A Malacañang spokesperson on Friday apologized to the public for suggesting that if commuters could not stand the long lines waiting for a train ride, they should take the bus or jeepney instead.

The statement of Palace Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. triggered a barrage of criticisms on the Internet.

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