The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) said Tuesday it supports the phased implementation of the EDSA rehabilitation project.
MAP president Alfredo Panlilio and transportation and infrastructure committee chair Eduardo Yap said the phased approach aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a review of the project, citing that it is “long overdue and needed.”
“In fact, we are glad that EDSA is being given focused attention,” the MAP said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto expressed full support for President Marcos Jr.’s decision to put the EDSA rehabilitation project on hold, calling it a “clear sign of responsive and people-centered leadership.”
The President earlier said that reconsidering the project would allow the government to conduct scientific studies and integrate modern technologies to reduce public disruption and ensure maximum long-term benefits.
“This will help the government build not only faster but smarter infrastructure projects for the Filipino people,” Recto said.
He also assured the public that the Department of Finance (DOF) would continue to support key infrastructure initiatives, particularly those aimed at easing Metro Manila’s traffic congestion.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) estimates that Metro Manila loses P3.5 billion ($59.6 million) daily due to traffic congestion, underscoring the need for deliberate and data-driven government efforts.
“We will ensure that all ongoing infrastructure projects of the government will have uninterrupted and sufficient funding to be completed on time and with minimal burden to the public,” said Recto.
