Marcos thumbs down illegal parking fine increase

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has revoked a provision in a Metro Manila Council (MMC) resolution seeking to increase the fine for illegal parking in the metropolis from PHP1,000 up to PHP4,000.

In a short video message posted on social media Wednesday, Marcos said his decision stemmed from his confidence in Filipinos’ discipline in obeying traffic rules.

‘Para patuloy ang magandang serbisyo ng ating pamahalaan ay hindi ko pinayagan ang Joint Traffic Circular No. 01 ng Metro Manila Council tungkol sa probisyon na tataasan ang multa para sa mga illegal parking mula sa isang libong piso na hanggang apat na libong piso. Maiiwan na sa isang libong piso lamang [ang multa] (In order to continue efficient government service, I rescinded Joint Traffic Circular No. 01 of the Metro Manila Council regarding the provision that will increase the fine for illegal parking from PHP1,000 to PHP4,000. The fine will stay at PHP1,000 only),’ Marcos said.

‘While I understand the intention behind the proposal, I’ve d
ecided to prioritize discipline over penalties. Ang Bagong Pilipino ay disiplinado (The New Filipinos are disciplined). By focusing on individual responsibility, we can create long-lasting solutions to our traffic challenge,’ he added.

Composed of Metro Manila mayors, the MMC is the governing board and policy-making body of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.

Source: Philippines News Agency

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