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Implementing A No Private Transport Policy For Two Days A Week Along Major Highways in Metro Manila

The document discusses traffic issues in Metro Manila, Philippines. Major highways like EDSA are frequently congested due to the large number of private and public vehicles. Approximately 80% of private vehicles are on major highways, causing increased traffic. Traffic is common in Manila due to commercial buildings, intersections and the large volume of vehicles.

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Implementing A No Private Transport Policy For Two Days A Week Along Major Highways in Metro Manila

The document discusses traffic issues in Metro Manila, Philippines. Major highways like EDSA are frequently congested due to the large number of private and public vehicles. Approximately 80% of private vehicles are on major highways, causing increased traffic. Traffic is common in Manila due to commercial buildings, intersections and the large volume of vehicles.

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Activity 2

Directions: Given the issue, stand, and claims, write a thesis statement.
The first one is done for you

Issue: Cycling for commuting to work or school.


Stand: In favor
Claims: Health benefits, saves money, Environment friendly
Thesis Statement: Cycling as a mode of transport should be promoted
since it has health benefits, can help save non-renewable resources,
and can be financially rewarding.

1. Issue: Implementing K-12 education system in the Philippines.


Stand: Against
Claims: Lack of Facilities, Inadequacy of Teacher Training, Increased
Expenses of parents.
Thesis Statement: The K-12 education system should not be
implemented in the Philippines because our country lacks facilities and
teacher training, and the costs will be a burden to the parents.

2. Issue: Political Dynasties.


Stand: Against
Claims: Monopolized power in public office, Possibility of corruption,
Crowding of democratic choices.
Thesis Statement: A family with multiple members involved in politics
should be stopped and not normalized because political dynasties
have the potential for corruption, crowding out democratic choices,
and creating monopolized power in public office.

3. Issue: Use of Facebook in school


Stand: In favor
Claims: Fast spreading of news/announcements, possible venue to air
concerns, Classroom applications.
Thesis Statement: The use of Facebook in school should be encouraged
because it has numerous benefits such as rapid dissemination of
news/announcements, a possible venue to air concerns, and
classroom applications
Activity 3

Metro Manila's major highways, such as EDSA, C-5, and Quezon


Boulevard, are frequently congested with cars, buses, jeepneys, and
other vehicles. As a result, long lines of vehicles form at bus stops, metro
stations, and homes to pick up passengers. The situation is especially
noticeable during rush hour; Mondays through Saturdays are the
busiest. Because of increased traffic in Metro Manila, many commuters
are finding it difficult to get to and from work.

Aside from that, approximately 80% of private modes of


transportation are on Metro Manila's major highways, and several
public works projects of the DPWH and other public sectors are on
these major highways, causing increased traffic on roads. The busiest
stretch of EDSA is from North Avenue to Monumento, which runs
through Caloocan City and Quezon City. Another congested road
segment in Metro Manila is C5 Road, which runs southbound from
Longos to Sucat. Many private vehicles are owned by people who
work in different parts of Metro Manila but live elsewhere.

Many major highways run through Metro Manila, including EDSA,


Buendia, Taft Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, Quirino, and others. Most days,
especially during the week, those major highways are congested.
Traffic is common in Metro Manila due to the presence of commercial
buildings, numerous intersections, and a large number of vehicles, both
private and public. Even though private vehicles consume 80% of the
road, this does not imply that they are the cause of traffic. It should be
prohibited because all Filipino owners rely on private vehicles for
transportation. There is also a law in Metro Manila that determines
which cars can go out every day, which is known as coding. The last
number in the vehicle's license plate number represents the day that
vehicle should not be driven. Public transportation causes traffic
because they switch lanes to accommodate passengers commuting
to work.

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