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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...

SM North EDSA Security Guard Abused by Street Children

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Here's a video of a couple of street children who were begging outside the mall at SM North EDSA. The security guard had ask them to go somewhere else and the kids started to be aggressive and shouted abuse to the guard and even tried to physical harm him. The composure of the guard is admirable. These kids should be taken by the DSWD.

Mark Zuckerberg Speaks Mandarin and Blows Everyone's Mind

Mark Zuckerberg did his first Q&A at Tsinghua University in Beijing and he did the entire Q&A entirely in Mandarin! Mark Zuckerberg posted his Q&A on his Facebook page. It appears his Mandarin proficiency is a result of his annual self improvement challenges. Every year, Zuckerberg picks a skill or a goal to pursue with extreme focus. This year, the plan was to write one thoughtful thank-you note every day. In 2010, his aim was to learn Mandarin. Watch his Q&A. Post by Mark Zuckerberg .

P12M Lotto Winner Cannot Claim His Prize Because He Ironed His Ticket

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A former OFW worker allegedly won P12M jackpot in the lottery. However, he cannot claim his prize because his ticket was crumpled by his grandchild and decided to iron it to flatten it. However, not knowing that the lotto ticket was made of thermal paper...well, watch.

Manny Pacquiao First Official Basketball Game Performance

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Watch Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's first PBA performance as a playing coach for Kia Sorento against Blackwater Elite. Manny Pacquiao scored 1 point and 1 rebound during his 10 minutes of play. Kia Sorento loss 77-88.

Bonifacio Global City Guards Arresting Two British Nationals

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This video shows that Bonifacio Global City (BGC) guards arresting two British Nationals. According to the report, the 2 Englishmen (Sam and Chris) where skateboarding along Fifth Avenue when two lady policewomen instructed them nicely that they could not skate there and told them to do it at the park, which they did. According to the Englismen, while at the park, a lady marshal shown on 1:16 of the video stopped them rudely. They explained to the marshal that the policewomen told them they can skate there. The marshal called for backup and confiscated their skateboard. One of the Englishman (Sam) said he got scared and ran off. The marshals successfully caught him as shown in the video. According to a comment by Julie on the  When In Manila   page. She said, I was there at the park when it started. A lady guard was asking them nicely to transfer since the park is not intended for skateboarders. The simple argument went wild when one of the foreigners went amok and hi...

NCAA: Mapua VS EAC Brawl - SEPTEMBER 22 2014

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With only 28.5 seconds left in the game, a bench-clearing brawl broke out in this afternoon's Mapua Cardinals vs. EAC Generals game. With each team having only one player available after the brawl, NCAA officials decided to end the game and award the win to EAC. Final score: 86-77.

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