00:00The Department of Transportation is continuously calling on the Manibela group to have a dialogue regarding the POV modernization program of the government.
00:09This is in accordance with the announcement of the group that it is possible to extend their suspension until Friday.
00:15We will also know the situation of the commuters during this time from Bernard Ferrer of PTV Live. Bernard?
00:24Public vehicles are continuously arriving for our countrymen who are about to enter their workplaces and schools.
00:33The heavy traffic is also noticeable now that it has reached Rush Hour.
00:43The situation in Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City is still normal.
00:47This is one of the busiest areas because it is close to the residential area.
00:51And sublations such as the various government agencies, including the University of the Philippines.
00:59Passengers are arriving one after the other.
01:02Traffic enforcers are also on duty to maintain the situation.
01:07This is in accordance with the announcement of Manibela President Mar Valbuena that it is possible for them to extend their transport strike until Friday
01:15The Department of Transportation is continuously calling on the Manibela and other transport groups to have a dialogue regarding the POV modernization program
01:27through a quiet and proper dialogue.
01:31Just like how the DOTR had a proper dialogue with other transport groups,
01:36the agency believes that this is the most effective way to have a concrete solution to the long-standing issues regarding this program.
01:44The DOTR respects the right of the Manibela and other transport groups to protest.
01:50But this should not affect the lives of the drivers and operators who rely on crossing for their daily lives,
02:00especially on the journeys of commuters and motorists.
02:04Yesterday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority arrested 15 public utility jeepneys
02:10by the members of Manibela, part of Connecticut Corner, EDSA,
02:15while they were protesting.
02:19The jeepneys were issued with violation tickets due to illegal parking and obstruction near the DOTR building.
02:27Connecticut Street is part of Mabuhay Lanes, an alternative route for EDSA to expand and expand the road in Calacang, Manila.
02:36According to MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Don Artes,
02:39the government respects the right of every citizen to have freedom of movement,
02:44but this should not be done or should be done in a quiet and unauthorized manner to our fellow motorists.
02:53Now, the traffic on the Commonwealth Avenue continues to increase,
02:59but we can already feel the heavy load of the vehicles.
03:04As a reminder to our motorists,
03:06on Wednesday, vehicles with number 7 and 8 are prohibited from 7am to 10am and again from 5pm to 8pm.
