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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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Latest Report on Metro Manila Flood of Aug 7, 2012

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Here's a report from the Inquirer saying that half of Metro Manila is flooded. No classes in 6 Metro Manila cities and 2 provinces . MANILA, Philippines — Local government leaders on Tuesday declared suspension of classes for Wednesday as torrential rains continued to barrage the National Capital Region, the Department of Education said. On its official account on the microblogging website Twitter, @DepEd, the education department said that classes in all levels in Marikina City on Wednesday have been suspended as advised by Vice Mayor Jose Fabian Cadiz. Meanwhile, Muntinlupa Mayor Aldrin San Pedro also suspended classes for Wednesday on all levels in both private and public schools. Caloocan City Mayor Enrico Echiverri also declared suspension of classes from kindergarten to high school levels in their city, the DepEd said. Likewise, as of 4:30 p.m., classes for Wednesday in the areas of Las Piñas, Laguna, Pampanga, Navotas, and Paranaque were suspended, DepEd said. ...
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Gerald Anderson downplays his rescue missions

From Manila Bulletin . Young actor Gerald Anderson refused to call his rescue missions during the onslaught of typhoon Ondoy as acts of heroism. "Gusto kong i-clear up 'yong tinatawag kaming hero or bayani, nakakahiya po talaga. Kasi ‘yong mga tunay na heroes, 'yong mga tunay na bayani, nadiyan sila sa labas tumutulong pa rin," he told “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Oct. 5. The interview with Gerald was held after the story conference of his next Star Cinema movie which pairs him with perennial leading lady Kim Chiu. "Nagkataon lang na napiktyuran ako, na artista ako kaya nalaman ng tao kung ano 'yung ginawa ko. Pero, I'm not (a hero). Siyempre, nakakataba ng puso dahil sinasabi nila na tumulong ako. (But) that's (all) that I tried to do, (I) just (tried) to help." Full story at http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/223517/gerald-anderson-downplays-his-rescue-missions
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Indonesian Woman Gives Birth to 19 Pound Baby

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An Indonesian woman has given birth to an 8.7-kilogram (19.2-pound) baby boy, the heaviest newborn ever recorded in the country, a doctor said Wednesday. The baby, who is still unnamed and is 62 centimetres (24.4 inches) long, was born by caesarean section Monday at a public hospital in North Sumatra province, a gynaecologist who took part in the operation told AFP. All I can say is, ouch! Read the full report at the National Post .
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