Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade berated Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Tim Orbos for riding a habal-habal to make it to an event on Friday.

A habal-habal is a single motorcycle that carries multiple passengers sitting on a oden plank placed at the back of the driver. Passengers balance themselves precariously as the motorcycle weaves in and out of traffic. The habal-habal is a common sight in outlying provinces where transportation is scarce.

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