Expect an improved traffic condition in Metro Manila within the next 100 days.
This was what presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Tuesday after Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade presented a 鈥渕enu of changes鈥� during the second Cabinet meeting at Malaca帽ang on Monday.
鈥淚鈥檓 sure within the next 100 days, we鈥檙e going to see results. Already there seems to be some, right?鈥� Abella told reporters in a press briefing.
During the Cabinet meeting, Abella said Tugade made a presentation on his plans to address traffic in the metropolis.
鈥淪ecretary Tugade made a presentation yesterday and already they have a menu of changes which could very positively impact the rate of traffic flow soon, very soon,鈥� he said.
He said among the proposals of Tugade included alternative locations for purchasing of train tickets, and 鈥渘icer and better waiting rooms鈥� for commuters.
Abella, however, did not elaborate on the proposals for better waiting rooms.
Tugade earlier said the government would have to ask Congress to give Duterte emergency powers to solve traffic gridlock in Metro Manila./rga