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3 Cost Effective Ways to Solve Metro Manila's Traffic Problem

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The Facebook page of ANC 24/7 is asking for its reader's suggestion on how to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem. This got me thinking, "what is the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem?" It's easy to make suggestions, what's hard is the implementation and the cost of implementation. So what is the the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem and the most cost effective solution? Punitive Fines Add caption First of all, any implementation will definitely cost money, a lot of money. The cause of the traffic mess is the people themselves so it's only right that those causing the traffic problem should be fined and the fine should hurt. That way, the fines will pay for the cost of enforcing the law. The fines should start at P500 and goes up every week if you don't pay it within 15 days. To enforce this and prevent people from ignoring the fine. It will be tied to their driver's license or car registr...
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Tropical Storm "Mario" Hits Metro Manila

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Most of Metro Manila is underwater today with massive flooding caused by tropical storm "Mario". In what looks like a repeat of Typhoon Ondoy, some parts of Metro Manila is under waist deep water or higher. Post by Jv Villar . Here are some photos of the flood that I found. Courtesy of  Esbern Yepez At Tutuban Center Mall Courtesy of  Anthony Lim Courtesy of  Anthony Lim Courtesy of  Anthony Lim Courtesy of  Anthony Lim Courtesy of  Anthony Lim At Padre Algue Street, Chiang Kai Shek College Courtesy of  Willy So ‎ Araneta Cor E. Rodriguez Courtesy of Zhander Cayabyab Courtesy of Zhander Cayabyab Banawe Ave, Quezon City Courtesy of  Stephen Roy Chua Rojas
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Lagusnilad Today

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Workers pumping water out of Lagusnilad after Typhoon Maring.
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SCTEX Damage by Flood

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A portion of the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) was damaged by floods due to typhoon Maring. Here are some photos of the damage. This is about 30km away from Dinalupihan around Porac area. Verified by ABS CBN and Philippine STAR. Photo by Vicoy Ong Photo from ANC 24/7
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PAGASA 7:30am: RED warning

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Heavy-torrential rains - Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna, Bulacan, Zambales, Cavite, Bataan, Pampanga, Occidental Mindoro Moderate-heavy rains - Batangas, Laguna, Quezon SEVERE FLOODING expected. Floods along Sucat Rd now chest-deep Osmeña Highway/Dela Rosa St. floods Photos courtesy of ANC 24/7
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Manila Flooding Aug 19, 2013

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Part of Metro Manila is under water again due to tropical storm Maring. Here are some photos of the flood. Photo courtesy of Isko Moreno The following photos are courtesy of ANC 24/7 Manila City Hall Flood at Taft Avenue corner Finance Road half tire deep, not passable to light vehicles Roads outside Manila City Hall still flooded, not passable to light vehicles. Motorists stranded at South Super Highway Flashflood hits SLEX-Southwood Flooded South Super Highway - Buendia before Skyway Instant 'boat terminal' along flooded Dela Rosa St., Makati Dela Rosa St., Makati Flood around Cityland, Dela Rosa St., Makati Nagkalat ang basura sa kahabaan ng Morayta sa paghupa ng baha Here are some aerial photos of the flood from The Telegraph .
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For Better or Worse

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From GMA News . As the water rose in Manila on Wednesday, Hernelie Ruazol and Ram Ocampo didn't realize that their vow "for better or worse" would be tested so early. They were married inside a church but exited to a deluge. "I only wished to have a simple wedding but we had an extraordinary one!" said Hernelie, an elementary school teacher. Photo courtesy of Hernelie Ruazol.
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Where To Look for Flooding Evidence On A Car

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This is a good tip from Top Gear Philippines .
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Flood Photos Around the Binondo Area

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Here are some photos during the flood around the Binondo area. More photos at Ermie Cue's Facebook accoun t.
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Australian Tourists Swim With Kids in Flooded Lagusnilad

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These Australians took advantage of the massive flooding in Manila as they swam with children in the swamped Lagusnilad bridge in front of the Manila City Hall on Wednesday.
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Dangerous Streets

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The flooding cause some damages on the streets of Metro Manila. Here are some areas you should look out for while driving. This is along EDSA near Connecticut in front of Petron. This sinkhole damaged 7 tires in a span of 45 minutes. Be careful driving.
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Photos of the Flood in University of Santo Tomas

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Here are some photos of the flooding in UST. Photos taken by Paul Quiambao . Check out his Facebook album, he's got some excellent photos of UST and not just of the flood.
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