Category: Motoring

How to get to and around Intramuros, Manila

Intramuros is one of the top tourist destinations in Manila for good reason. The Old Walled City is the premiere destination for any first-time tourists in transit to Manila and the go-to destination for entertaining balikbayans who might be home for the holidays. There have been a lot of improvements to the area in recent months like the Pasig River Esplanade, new museums like Centro de Turismo Intramuros and new cafes in Intramuros, which might interest the general public.

With the traffic and limited parking in the area, driving a private vehicle and finding a place to park here can feel like a chore. If you plan to revisit Intramuros but are unsure of how to get there and around, here’s a guide to help you out.

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British motorcycle brand BSA Gold Star arrives in PH this Feb 2024

For motorcycle aficionados, few brands have as rich and interesting history as “BSA”. Shorthand for Birmingham Small Arms Limited, the company dated to as far back as 1861. Based in the Gun Quarter, Birmingham, England, the industrial group first started out manufacturing firearms for both the military and sportsmen, but gradually diversified into bicycles, cars, buses, tools, and, eventually, motorcycles as the world transitioned to motorized transportation. 

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Road Trip Guide: Dingalan, Aurora

After almost two years of being stuck at home and riding only to nearby areas because of the pandemic, we decided to go on a motorcycle road trip right before Christmas last December 2021. Social gatherings were still limited, checkpoints in some areas were still strict, and borders to select destinations were just easing up. At the time, Dingalan in Aurora was one of the few places accepting tourists from other provinces and Metro Manila without a lot of requirements.

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British motorcycle brand BSA is coming to the Philippines

The legendary British motorcycle brand BSA is coming to the Philippines!

Originally founded in 1919 by the England-based Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited (BSA), a manufacturer of bicycles, cars, military and sporting firearms, and other machinery, BSA was once known as the largest motorcycle producer in the world during its peak in the late 1950s and early 60s.

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All-New Honda Rebel 1100 priced in the Philippines

Looking to upgrade your motorcycle this year? Honda Philippines recently introduced the All-New Rebel 1100 in the Philippines. This stylish big bike model features a modern bobber design, a classic single-round LED headlight, and hunched fuel tank. The Honda Rebel 1100 allows riders to enjoy a relaxed riding posture, for a comfortable and sophisticated experience for both long and short-distance travels.

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Gear Guide: Motorcycle dress code in the Philippines 2023

If you drive or ride a motorcycle in the Philippines, you probably know that the Single Ticketing System (STS) is now in effect. Starting May 2, 2023, new guidelines have been put in place to harmonize existing laws on traffic enforcement and management in Metro Manila. This includes standardized fines and penalties for common traffic violations. 

The new system is currently being rolled out in 7 cities in the National Capital Region (NCR), namely Manila, Parañaque, Caloocan, Quezon City, San Juan, Muntinlupa, and Valenzuela.

One of the key violations under the system is “Dress Code for Motorcycle Riders” which has a penalty of P500 (first offense), P750 (second offense), P1,000 (third and subsequent offenses).

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Royal Enfield opens new branch in Batangas


Royal Enfield has just announced the opening of its brand new exclusive store in Lipa City, Batangas. The seventh exclusive store in the Philippines, located in Pilahan St., Barangay Sabang will further enhance the reach and accessibility for customers in the country.

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Travel Guide: Taal Lake Bike Loop

A year before the most recent eruption of Taal Volcano and the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020, we rode our motorcycles from Metro Manila circling Laguna Lake and Taal Lake. Back then, it was just for the thrill of the joyride and so we could hike to the crater lake on Volcano Island afterwards.

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Travel Guide: Lucban-Sampaloc-Mauban-Tayabas, Quezon Bike Loop

Lucban in the province of Quezon is best known for celebrating the Pahiyas Festival, one of the Philippines most colorful harvest festivals, every May. The town is also known as a religious destination for pilgrims since it’s home to the 50-feet high Kamay ni Hesus Shrine, reportedly the third biggest Christ the Redeemer statue in the world.

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Food Trip: Where to eat in Angono and Binangonan, Rizal (updated 2023)

The towns of Angono and Binangonan in Rizal offer an alternative destination where you can admire art and enjoy food trips near Manila. Angono, known as the “Art Capital of the Philippines,” is home to quirky folk art museums, art galleries like the Blanco Family Museum, and homegrown restaurants that serve native and exotic cuisine.

The neighboring town of Binangonan is also considered a cradle of arts in Rizal. It’s here where you can find the famed Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs (the oldest known work of art in the country) and ArtSector Gallery and Chimney Cafe, an art and food spot that’s grabbed the interest of folk from Metro Manila.

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