POE DISMAYED OVER VIRAL RAMP IN EDSA BUSWAY PHILAM STATION

By Liza Soriano

MANILA — Senator Grace Poe expressed her dismay over the ramp in Edsa Busway Philam station established by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority for persons with disabilities (PWDs).

“Sa halip na makatulong sa ating mga PWD na sumasakay sa bus, magiging buwis-buhay pa ang paggamit ng ramp na ito ng MMDA sa Edsa busway,” Poe said on Thursday (18 July 24).

The said ramp went viral on social media for its steepness which would be difficult for PWDs to use.

Poe urged the MMDA to fix the said ramp before it could cause accidents.

MMDA earlier admitted that the ramp was not “perfect,” but, pointed out that it is still a big help for senior citizens and pregnant women.

“Hindi ito perpektong disenyo lalo na sa mga naka-wheelchair pero malaking tulong pa rin ito para sa mga senior citizens, buntis at ibang PWDs sa halip na umakyat gamit ang hagdan,” the MMDA said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the agency said it will deploy personnel in the ramp ro assist PWDs.

(el Amigo/mnm)