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METRO MANILA TRAFFIC. In this file photo, heavy traffic builds up on the southbound section of EDSA in Quezon City on August 24, 2023. MANILA, Philippines – Local government offices in Metro Manila will operate from 7 am to 4 pm instead of the usual 8 am to 5 pm starting Monday, April 15, in response to worsening traffic problems.
“The persistent traffic congestion in Metro Manila demands innovative solutions for the improvement of commuting conditions and the well-being of the citizens of the NCR,” a Metro Manila Council resolution dated February 28, 2024, read.The resolution also “strongly” encourages national government agencies in Metro Manila to adopt the adjusted working hours.
Artes disclosed that out of 645,000 government employees in Metro Manila, approximately 22%, or 145,000 individuals, own vehicles., Metro Manila ranks as the top metro area with the slowest travel time out of 387 cities across 55 countries. On average, it takes 25 minutes and 30 seconds to travel 10 kilometers in Metro Manila. On Rappler, we have created a dedicated space for stories and reports about liveability in Philippine cities.