Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 4) – Vendors are also prohibited from taking shelter under flyovers and bridges during rains, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Friday.
“Wala po [silang permit to shelter under flyovers]. Actually, ’yung mga vendors, pinaghuhuli po natin ‘yan kasi bawal po talaga mag illegal vending in any public spaces,” Victor Nuñez, MMDA Director for Traffic Enforcement, said during the Laging Handa briefing.”
[Translation: They don’t have a permit to shelter under flyovers. Actually, we are apprehending illegal vendors since illegal vending is banned in any public places.]
“Mayroon kaming department diyan na nagmo-monitor at nag-ooperate ng illegal vendors,” Nuñez said.
[Translation: We have a department that monitors illegal vendors.]
Nuñez made the statement following MMDA’s mandate to fine motorcycle riders if caught staying under flyovers and bridges.
READ: MMDA to fine riders sheltering under footbridges, flyovers starting Aug. 1
Nuñez also said MMDA ticketed seven motorcycles for sheltering under footbridges and flyovers along EDSA, C5 Rd. and Commonwealth Ave. since Aug. 1.
“‘Yung na-tiketan ‘yung mga riders na walang balak umalis kahit naka-raincoat sila,” Nuñez said
“Kapag nakasuot na sila ng rain gears, pwede na sila umalis para ‘yung mga susunod na mga motorcycle riders, na walang mga kapote, na sisilong din at magpapalit ng rain gear, ay hindi na makapag-occupy ng malaking portion ng road,” he added.
[Translate: Those who were ticketed are those riders who did not plan to leave even though they already wore their raincoats. If they already wore their rain gear, they can leave so that incoming motorcycle riders, who will take shelter to wear their rain gear, will not occupy a big portion of the road.]
MMDA enforcers were reminded to implement maximum tolerance when dealing with violators, Nuñez added.
