ADVERTISEMENT“Kung may emergency power, mas mapapadali sa lahat ng proseso (The emergency power may help speed up processes),” Garcia said in a press conference at the MMDA headquarters. However, he said it is up to Congress to decide if the President will be given emergency powers to solve the country’s traffic woes. 213 or the Special Emergency Power Act was filed in the 18th Congress. The bill will also enable the government to enter into deals without public bidding to solve traffic problems. READ: Senate bill seeks emergency powers for President to address traffic crisisHowever, Senator Grace Poe said that the emergency power should not be treated as a “magic pill or magic bullet.” She cautioned that it may lead to corruption.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 11, 2019 09:11 UTC