President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected the implementation of the resolution proposing to increase fines for illegal parking in Metro Manila.
In a video statement posted on Wednesday, April 24, Marcos said the fines for the violation shall remain at P1,000.
"Para patuloy ang magandang serbisyo ng ating pamahalaan, hindi ko pinayagan ang Joint Traffic Circular No. 01 ng Metro Manila Council tungkol sa provision na tataasan ang multa para sa illegal parking mula sa P1,000 hanggang sa P4,000" he said.
The President noted that he understood the intention behind the proposed increase but said he prioritizes discipline.
"Ang bagong Pilipino ay disiplinado. By focusing on individual responsibility, we can create long-lasting solutions to our traffic challenge," Marcos added.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it would abide by the Chief Executive's directive.
"Sa ngayon ay mananatiling P1,000 ang multa sa mga attended illegal parking habang P2,000 naman sa unattended," MMDA said.
"Kaisa ng Pangulo ang ahensiya sa pagsusulong ng disiplina sa kalsada at paghihimok sa bawat Bagong Pilipino na maging disiplinado," it continued.
