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Beep, Beep: Give Way to the King of the Road
The statistics are grim. On 1 November 2008, at least 5 people, including a priest, were killed in a head-on collision between a Fermina Express bus and a Toyota Revo along the North Luzon Expressway in Pampanga. A witness said that when the bus swerved out towards the opposite lane, the Revo was unfortunately stationary …
Jaywalking in the Metro
No, I’m not talking about the segment in Jay Leno’s show. It relates to pedestrians and traffic. Jaywalking comes from the words “jay,” which refers to a foolish rural person unfamiliar with city ways, and “walk,” which means, well, walk. Jaywalking, which is the subject of local ordiances, is defined in Ordinance 95-01, as amended …
Metro Guwapo: Bayani Fernando
I heard over the radio that MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando, probably better known as BF, is being criticized over his posters plastered in Metro Manila roads, including EDSA. Almost half of the poster (or shall we call it a streamer or tarpaulin?) contains the photo of BF, with arms folded and sporting his “tiger” look, …
MMDA on the Road: Things to Remember
Here’s an email that’s going around lately. It’s originally entitled “How you can challenge petty abuses of MMDA personnel…” I just reached my limit last week-end, and decided to take action against the abusive MMDA enforcers. I basically called up the MMDA head office and inquired from the Personnel Officer, Antonio Pagulayan, to clarify their …
EDSA traffic, Buses and the Yellow Lane
Almost every Filipino knows EDSA, although not everyone may know that it’s a major thoroughfare in Metro Manila. It’s a road that is [in]famous and unique for many things. EDSA One, EDSA Dos, EDSA Tres and the additional (?) episodes that will rival the plot of Starwars.
MMDA Pink Line
In all probability, you’re now used to pink covering Metro Manila. Pink fences, pink urinals, pink walls and more. There’s a new member of the pink family being implemented by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) — the pink line.
Road Discipline for Drivers and Passengers
Maintaining discipline on the road, both for passengers and drivers, is easier said than done. Sometimes you get to think which should come first: disciplined drivers or disciplined passengers. For instance, if drivers load and unload ONLY in designated places, and not anywhere they please (including in the middle of the road), perhaps passengers will …
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