Marcos: Metro Manila subway to restore dignity to daily travel

Once the Metro Manila Subway becomes operational, Filipinos will no longer have to pass up opportunities because of traffic and commuting woes.

- BY BETHEENA UNITE

President Marcos said this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the two underground stations of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) in Bon-ifacio Global City in Taguig on Friday, Feb. 13.

Stressing that the decades-long traffic congestion and lack of public mass transportation in the metropolis have influenced Filipinos’ decisions—from choosing where to work or study to planning their lives—the President said many have declined promising offers and passed on their dreams because of the daily commute they have to endure.

"For decades, traffic in Metro Manila has been more than an inconvenience. It has been a constant consideration affecting our daily decisions.

It influences where we work, where we study, and how we plan our lives," Marcos said in his speech.