Ang Maynila… Noon at Ngayon

(Ika-4 na bahagi ng State of the City Address ni Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada noong Hulyo 23, 2014.)

“INAYOS po natin ang trapik sa Maynila! Upon the re-commendation of the Traffic Management Council, we amended the traffic management ordinance of the city. In cooperation with Metro Manila Governor Francis Tolentino, we implemented measures to improve traffic in Manila. we started with the “bus ban” followed by a “truck ban” and also prohibited tricycles from several main roads and streets. Bus, truck and tricycle operators complained, but the great majority of our residents bene­fited because they felt its positive effect. These regulations will continue to be enforced for “the greater good of the greatest number.

“Palakpakan natin ang ating traffic czar, Vice Mayor Isko Moreno, Major Olivia Sagaysay at ang pamunuan ng Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau sa napakaayos na trapik sa ating lungsod ngayon.

“Marami tayong tinanggal na mga pulis na sangkot sa krimen at kotong, mayroon din tayong kinasuhang mga opisyal at kawani ng pamahalaang lungsod na mga tiwali o nagpabaya sa tungkulin, pinalakas natin ang kampanya laban sa mga fixers at tinanggal natin ang mga abusadong traffic enforcers.

“Nakipagtulungan din tayo sa Sangguniang Panlungsod para sa ikabubuti ng mga Manileño.

“Our city council enacted Ordinances No. 8330 and No. 8331 that helped increase revenues for priority projects and basic services to our people. They also passed Ordinance No. 8346, the Manila Joint Venture Ordinance, which will make it easier for the private sector to participate in infrastructure and urban renewal projects of the city.

“The city council also amended our Traffic Management Code to provide legal support to our new traffic policies, programs and regulations.

“They also enacted Ordinance No. 8344 granting free medical care to employees of the city government, barangay officials, senior citizens and personnel of the Manila Police District in support of our health care service program…” (Itutuloy)