Published 20:28 IST, October 10th 2019
Manila transport crisis: Commuters outrage over 'leave earlier' advice
Manila, capital of Philippines, is under major transport crisis amidst train breakdowns and worsening traffic, with commuters slamming the current government
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As per reports, Manila, capital of Philippines, is under major transport crisis amidst train breakdowns and worsening traffic. With commuters outraging, Salvor Panelo, Spokesperson of President Rodrigo Duterte, has dismissed concerns in one of most congested cities of world.
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Commuters criticise government
As traffic situation worsens in Manila, spokesperson Salvor Panelo for Rodrigo Duterte has said that if commuters want to arrive early y must leave early. This has led to many Filipis slamming Mr. Panelo for 'being out of touch with reality'. Commuters are reportedly revealing ir hardships with one saying that it takes students three hours to reach class and that situation aggravated by three major train breakdowns recently. Mr Panelo has since promised to take public transportation to presidential palace on Friday.
Filipi President has t been left out of ir criticism eir. Duterte Government recently purchased an ex-US military plane for USD $39.9m for use as his private jet. government reportedly said that jet shall be delivered by next year and will be used by or senior officials and in crisis situations which did t convince some citizens.
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Citizens react online
Meanwhile, citizens are reacting by slamming government for alleged inaction.
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Manila and Traffic
Reports suggest Manila, which in greater metropolitan area has a population of more than 12 million and is amongst most populous cities in world. city suffers from car congestion and in year 2015 was named worst city to drive in. Panelo seemed less sensitive when he said as per reports that he does t see any transportation crisis except traffic.
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20:07 IST, October 10th 2019