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Philippines allows motorcycle back-riding for essential workers under MECQ

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Updated as of Aug 05 06:31 AM

MANILA - The Philippine government is allowing motorcycle pillion riding or back-riding in Metro Manila and other areas under the modified enhanced community quarantine, under several conditions.  Read more »

Motorcycle barriers may cause wind dragging, riders' group warns

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Updated as of Aug 02 09:03 AM

A group of motorcycle riders on Sunday warned government that protective dividers against COVID-19 for pillion riding may cause wind dragging or wind lifting. Read more »

Manufacturers: Plastic barriers para sa mga motorsiklo, 'takaw-aksidente'

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Updated as of Jul 23 11:26 AM

MAYNILA - Iginiit ng grupo ng mga motorcycle manufacturer na delikado ang paglalagay ng barrier sa mga motorsiklo, kasabay ng pagpayag ng gobyerno sa backriding para sa mga mag-asawa o kaya mag-live in partner.    Read more »

Philippines to start apprehending motorcycle back-riding violators July 20

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Posted at Jul 15 12:24 PM

MANILA – Authorities will start apprehending those who violate the new measure on motorcycle back-riding starting July 20, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Wednesday. Read more »

Government to impose motorcycle shield use by July 20: Año

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Updated as of Jul 15 01:22 PM

Government will strictly impose the use of motorcycle shields beginning July 20 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the vice chair of the National Task Force against the pandemic said Wednesday. Read more »

Angkas says to release design of approved backpack-like shield for motorcycles

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Posted at Jul 14 10:46 AM

Angkas said Tuesday it would release to the public the backpack-inspired motorcycle shield design approved by the country's coronavirus task force, as its contribution to curb the spread of the disease. Read more »

Bintana ginawang barrier: Mga nag-aangkas sa motor sari-sariling sikap para di masita

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 11 07:48 PM

MAYNILA - Para-paraan sa paggawa ng protective shield ang ilang motorcycle rider na may kaangkas para hindi masita ng mga awtoridad.    Read more »

DILG allays safety concerns over physical barriers for motorcycle back-riding

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 15 01:24 PM

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) allayed on Friday safety concerns over the required physical barrier for couples planning to ride on the same motorcycle, saying the barriers were approved by transport regulators. Read more »

Same-sex couple, kasama sa papayagang mag backride sa motorsiklo

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Posted at Jul 10 12:14 PM

MAYNILA – Nilinaw ni Joint Task Force COVID Shield Commander Guillermo Eleazar na maging ang same-sex couple ay papayagang bumiyahe sakay ng isang motorsiklo basta’t may protective barrier ito at kaya nilang patunayan na nakatira sila sa iisang bubong.    Read more »

No helmet, no mask: Some motorists defy safety protocol on Day 1 of back-riding return

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Updated as of Jul 13 11:34 AM

MANILA - Some motorists violated Friday safety protocols on back-riding after government allowed back-riding on motorcycles for couples. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: July 09, 2020

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Posted at Jul 10 12:51 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

IATF allows backriding for couples

Danny Pata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 02:26 PM

Interior and Local government secretary Eduardo Año announced that back riding on motorcycles will be allowed for couples in areas under modified general community quarantine and general community quarantine based on decision made by the Inter Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Disease. Read more »

Backriding papayagan ng gobyerno sa mga mag-asawa

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Updated as of Jul 09 05:15 PM

MAYNILA (2ND UPDATE) - Papayagan na ng gobyerno ang backriding sa pagitan ng mga mag-asawa simula Hulyo 10, ayon sa Inter-Agency Task Force ngayong Huwebes.  Read more »

Gov't allows back-riding for couples

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Updated as of Jul 09 05:11 PM

Couples may now travel on the same motorcycle beginning Friday as government allowed back-riding, so long as a protective shield in between the rider and the passenger is mounted. Read more »

Go urges officials: Avoid 'rushed' resumption of motorcycle taxi operations

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 22 12:31 PM

Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go on Sunday backed the national government's planned resumption of motorcycle taxi operations, saying two-wheeled vehicles would help ease transportation woes during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Read more »

'Malapit na po': NTF to craft guidelines as backriding 'allowed in principle,' says Roque

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Updated as of Jun 20 10:31 PM

MANILA - Backriding in motorcycles has been "allowed in principle" but subject to guidelines to be drafted by the National Task Force (NTF) on COVID-19 response, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Saturday.  Read more »

Possible resumption of motorcycle taxi operations under study: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 02:36 PM

Health authorities are studying a proposal for the resumption of motorcycle taxi operations, Malacañang said Thursday as the easing of lockdowns increased the demand for public transport. Read more »

Plea to allow couples on motorcycles denied: Remulla

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Posted at May 26 09:45 AM

MANILA - The appeal to allow couples to ride the same motorcycles following the easing of lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic was denied, according to Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla. Read more »

Cavite governor umapela na payagan ang backride ng mag-asawa sa general quarantine

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Updated as of May 22 08:34 PM

MAYNILA - Nanawagan ang gobernador ng Cavite kay Health Secretary Francisco Duque na payagan ang mag-asawa na mag-backride o umangkas sa iisang motorsiklo, para mawala umano ang kalbaryo ng mga manggagawang nakasalalay lamang sa pampublikong transportasyon at sa paghahatid-sundo sa mga motorsiklo habang may general community quarantine sa ilang lugar.  Read more »