Pasig River “Tawiran” Stations Up for Rehabilitation

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr), together with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and Manila 6th District Representative Sandy Ocampo, led the launching of the development project for the Pasig River Ferry Terminal in Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila yesterday, 10 April 2019.

Hailed as the “Bagong Tawiran ng Bayan,” the development of the Pasig River Ferry Terminal aims to rehabilitate the current “tawiran” stations where passengers take a ferry to cross the river. 

Construction works will soon begin, with the project expected for completion by the middle of 2020. Four (4) more stations are looking to be added in the future.

DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said the rehabilitation project aims to improve the facilities of the “tawiran” stations for a better commuting experience especially of longtime users. 

“I am very pleased that the Pasig River Ferry Terminal development project will now push through, thanks to the efforts of the PPA and the Local Government of Manila. Tuloy na tuloy na po ito para sa ikagiginhawa ng ating mga kababayan,” Secretary Tugade expressed.

Currently, ‘bangkas’ transport commuters across the Pasig River from one station to another in just under one (1) minute and 30 seconds at a fare of PhP4.00.

DOTr Undersecretary for Maritime Fernando Juan Perez said the rehabilitation of “tawiran” stations is seen to encourage public use of this major waterway to help ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila. 

“Every day, almost a thousand Filipinos, particularly those who are part of the working class of our country, primarily depend on the transportation offered by ‘bangkas’ here in Sta. Ana. We believe that this project is very important and timely, since the DOTr is currently making ways to efficiently use our inland waters as a means of transportation to ease up congestion on our roads,” Usec. Perez said.

Perez also added that the DOTr and PPA are looking to add more stations in the future to further utilize the Pasig River by providing an interprovincial transportation system from Metro Manila to Cavite, Rizal, Laguna, and Bataan.

The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by Usec. Perez, PPA PMO NCR South Port Manager Eligio Fortajada, PPA PMO NCR South Engineer Irma Bactol, and Rep. Ocampo. 

Akbayan on PSA’s PhP 10,481.00 Poverty Threshold

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RIDICULOUS, OUT-OF-TOUCH, ‘DI MAKATAO

Akbayan Partylist Spokesperson Gio Tingson on Philippine Statistics Authority’s PhP 10,481.00 Poverty Threshold

The Philippine Statistics Authority’s designated poverty threshold of PhP 10,481.00 for a family of five’s basic food and non-food necessities is ridiculous, out-of-touch, and inhumane. It pegs a person’s expenses per day at PhP 70. Kung kasama ang pagkain dito ng tatlong beses sa isang araw, kulang na kulang at hindi makatao! Ang layo nito sa minimum wage at mas malayo pa sa living wage.

Experiences from the ground will debunk this data from the PSA. Increasing cost of goods brought about by the implementation of the TRAIN Law, inflation, and excise taxes on fuel has led to a higher cost of living.  The designated poverty threshold is also blind to the nuances of the basic needs of families in the rural and urban areas, and families with infants and senior citizens as members.

The threshold is so basic that it robs Filipino families in poverty of any humane standard of living that includes not only food but also rent, electricity and water, transportation costs, communication expenses, and access to affordable medicines.  The PSA has released dangerous data: it distorts the real poverty situation in the country and alienates families in poverty from poverty-alleviation programs of the government. 

Perhaps a challenge can be posed to the officials of PSA: a month-long ten-thousand-peso challenge.  If they believe that the poverty threshold for a family of five in the country is capped at 10,481 pesos, they should try living within this means for a month?

Experience the Adventure of Your Dreams With Affordability

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Are you the one thinking about carrying out an adventurous trip? Are you afraid of having a low budget? Do you want to settle for something less than you deserve? Looking at an adventurous trip from the perspective of spending a certain amount of money is what most of us do. 

Then we start looking for alternatives which make the journey cheaper and sometimes your successful and sometimes we are not. The process of going into the details is not wrong.

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Talking about Moab, Utah, it is one of the biggest attractions of mountain riders having an extensive network of trails. People seeking an adventure of mountain biking have come and experienced the best time of their lives here. 

But not everyone is able to spend that amount of money because it includes buying a dedicated mountain bike to be used to cover that long distance.

The solution

You have an option to avail bike rentals in Moab while getting each and every information about all the shops providing with such a service. It means that you can rent all those bikes you always dream't of buying to carry out such an adventurous trip one way or another. 

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Rentals are the best options in order to save some bucks. This is because you only need a mountain bike and your daily duties can be solved by a normal bike. 

The price difference between these two is immense because mountain bikes are specially made to handle those rigid situations that might come your way while off-roading, trailing, mountain biking, etc.

Steps to make your vacation successful

If you want to go on a vacation which includes mountain bike trails in Moab, it is always recommended that you plan in advance for the whole situation. 

While you might not know what all might be encountered there, we are there to help you with all the information required to handle such a situation. Following are the points we recommend you must follow to make the vacation successful and an unforgettable moment of your life.

● Always book all your equipment in advance and even before that you must determine all your requirements throughout the trip. Booking in advance is always helpful because there are chances that in the peak season everything would be sold out or at least the equipment you want.

● Get all the information while planning in advance because all the determinants might not be successfully jotted down in your diaries without the details of the location and the time of the year.

●  Go through the individual reviews of the shops located through an online platform so that you don't have to make decisions on the spot which might attract an expensive and inappropriate premium.

●  Look for all the after renting services because you might need to carry your bikes to different locations. This means that damage protection must also be provided after looking into individual matters which is just a part of after rentals.

This is why we are here to provide you with all the above-mentioned services so that you don't have any problems while you are on the actual trip and enjoying yourselves. 

We bring the reviews of each and every shop providing such services not only in Moab but also places where others adventures are possible. Go through the facts and figures to choose the best.according to your requirements.