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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Duty Calls by Florencio Fianza

Sticking to the science

"By completely segregating the bus carousel, the exclusive lane actually becomes a separate road and MMDA can do a lot with it if it wishes" In my years of involvement in traffic management, I have learned it is advisable to stick to the science and not mix it with public relations or politics when making decisions. Doing so often ends up with more problems. The bus carousel case involving the name of...

The never-ending jeepney strikes

"When it comes to mass transportation in big metro areas around the...

Very dangerous

"No wonder these people take us for granted because they believe there...

Traffic fines

"RA 4136 is already 59 years old and is hopelessly out of...

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Government red tape

"For many ordinary citizens, going to government offices is like negotiating a difficult obstacle course" Red tape is the scourge of every Filipino transacting business...

Veterans have lots of stories to tell

"There are benefits if there are more people writing about their participation in momentous events" In my last trip to Manila two weeks ago, Ret....

How educated is the Philippines?

"Upgrading the competence of our teachers must be part of any reform program" In a lot of ways the depth of our society depends on...

Intelligence and confidential funds

"With the action of the House, however, let’s hope we have seen the last of this sordid episode" All the news about intelligence and confidential...

Chocolates and dollar bills

"How can we entice foreign tourists to come and love the Philippines if our airport personnel steal their money?" Whether that OTS airport employee swallowed...

The MUP pension debate

"There are people in both the military and police who are anxiously waiting for the final outcome so they can finally decide whether to...

More on Metro Manila’s traffic problems (Part 2)

"It might also be about time to install intelligent traffic lights along EDSA to better manage traffic flow" Two weeks ago, an opinion writer in...

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