PNoy intercedes in Metro traffic

ALARMED by the growing public discontent over the traffic gridlock caused by the construction of two major road projects in Metro Manila, President Benigno Aquino 3rd summoned members of his Cabinet on Friday to come up with effective ways to ease vehicle flow in the affected areas.

According to Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., Aquino directed the Departments of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Transportation and Communication (DOTC), Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to “fine-tune” measures that would ease the flow of traffic.