PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. Duterte’s pronouncement that he wants to reduce the travel time from Cubao to Makati, a distance of about 10 kilometers, is possible, according to the head of the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG). “We will strictly enforce traffic laws. ‘Yun lang naman… If masusunod ‘yun (That’s all… if that will be followed), I think we will be able to comply with the President,” PNP-HPG director Brig. Gen. Roberto Fajardo said at a press briefing Monday. He added that the implementation of other policies such as the closure of bus terminals along EDSA and an exclusive motorcycle lane would also help in addressing the traffic congestion along one of the capital’s main thoroughfares. Mr. Fajardo said they are working with other government agencies like the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in finding solutions to meet the five-minute goal. — Vince Angelo C. Ferreras

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