READ: ‘Give Duterte emergency powers to solve Metro traffic’He then apologized to those who invited him as guest of honor in their events. President Rodrigo Duterte will not be showing up as a guest of honor in events in Metro Manila anytime soon. Duterte said he would refuse invitations indefinitely until his administration had effectively addressed the traffic issues in Metro Manila. Duterte has expressed his intention to ask Congress for emergency powers to address the traffic problem in Metro Manila. It only seems prudent and sensible not to add unnecessary stress in our efforts of creating comfortable lives that include all,” Duterte said in his open letter.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 24, 2016 06:30 UTC