MANILA, Philippines – Makati Mayor Abby Binay on Wednesday said senior citizens will be given priority in the hiring of employees for the Makati Subway project. Around 10,000 jobs will be made available to Makati residents in the construction and operation of the subway. “Our private sector partners in the Makati Subway project are amenable to hiring able-bodied senior citizens to fill up various posts that will be available once the subway starts its operations about five years from now,” Mayor Abby said. Once completed, the Makati Subway will be able to service up to 27,000 passengers per hour per direction. Interestingly, the subway project will also allow for 20 percent higher land values in Makati because of the new transport system.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 26, 2019 01:41 UTC