The impact of local Governance on traffic flow

The MMDA keep removing the illegal sidewalk car washes around the busy port area, but somehow they keep getting reinstalled, right under the nose of the Barangay.
The operators of the car washes even took steps to make it harder for the MMDA to remove them, by mounting the lights higher and cementing the coin-operated machine into the wall.
Aside from the traffic caused by illegally parked vehicles visiting these car washes, there's a lack of proper drainage, which can damage the road and lead to pollution problems.
I guess this highlights why we’ve seen news articles about the DILG potentially taking a renewed focus on the clearing operations and talking about holding local units liable for failing to maintain the clearing efforts of the MMDA.

[@recie29]

I said it before and i'll say it again... INCOMPITENT Barangay officials should be apprehended as well. Better yet, i-abolish nalang, sayang lang pinapasahod sa kanila.

[@user-su8pb7wr6l]

*incompetent

[@recie29]

@@user-su8pb7wr6l 🥂 Thanks for the save. Nadala ng emosyon😅

[@vince6779]

there should be a official of PNP, LTO and DILG to come along with the MMDA operation once in a while and punish on the spot those police and barangay chairmans/councilors/SK councilors who think that they are exempted from any traffic laws. bring along a reporter and interview those violators complete with their names and position without the blurred faces

[@cantfindV]

Agree, napakaraming mambabatas pero wala man lang nakakaisip ng gumawa ng batas para dito.

[@brentvillanueva15]

If the government can't police its people... Then people should police themselves.... Just look at how the Japanese respect their country, their environment and others around them. Philippines pass themselves off as good Catholics, but live a live full of hypocrisy.

[@gamingknight8514]

I also agree, but maybe they considered it would be faster to operate ahead of them then coordinate later if needed...

[@restyber]

if may dilg jan xempre magiiba attitude nila.. mas kailangan follow up na magssampa ng reklamo

[@CanadianInPhilipipnes]

Amazing efforts in Metro Manila. I wish this type of Task Force would be done in Negros Oriental.

[@Jomster777]

MMDA should definitely consider not giving the confiscated car wash equipment back. That cemented coin slot pissed me off because it's like they were taunting the law thinking they're above it and were able to get one above it. They're just inviting people to congest that area further. That coin slot should have been destroyed with a sledgehammer if they were just going to cement it down

[@redryderaus]

I was thinking the same thing. A sledgehammer would render that coin machine unusable.

[@user-mg2uh8np6c]

thank GOD, MMDA made an operation in this area!!!! Good job Bong and MMDA team! 👍👍👍👍👍 please operate in this location twice a week

[@charleybrown2472]

Thanks for this vlog, it makes us aware of the local laws here in Philippines, it's in clear english accent, keep us updated bro. Again many thanks 🤩🇵🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

[@newetman4382]

Barangay is where small politics and corruption starts. Shame!

[@inamoy9937]

thank you for what you do!

[@brentvillanueva15]

Watching this reminds me of the movies Dumber and Dumber and Dumberer...... A large population of the Philippines can play the part.

[@kmadz8194]

good job keep safe sa team niyo !keep it up !!! marami talagang matitigas ang ulo ehh,,

[@lextique]

I enjoy watching a long vid thanks for the update in manila roads.

[@bahkeru645]

I dont know why is difficult to wear the helmet. They should attend the TDC for 3 times

[@jk4236]

Probably he didn't attend Theoretical Driving Course nor Practical Driving Course, they trust in their fixers

[@ay5667]

Laziness

[@MrMarkcolina]

They think they're cool 🤣 normal rider in manila 🤣

[@brentvillanueva15]

They do so because of lack of consequence. Philippine culture doesn't like conflict. Sorry na lang is okay for these pasaways.

[@whatisdoneisdone9171]

mukha daw kasi astig pag walang helmet tulad ni tom cruise sa top gun maverick

[@ben16613]

Salamat Po Sa Pag Upload !!!

[@juntorres336]

It's pathetic when someone introduce themselves as a son or a family of any government official so they can get away with a violation.

[@GadgetAddict]

The reality is, depending on the LGU, that can really work with some local enforcers 🤷

[@litovelarde8253]

Tnx for your latest post sir i enjoy it

[@sheikhyerbouti5567]

SULIT NA SULIT YUNG ABUSE OF AUTHORITY! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@bochog7587]

Very educational 👍

[@edwindelacruz7357]

If he is a police officer,he must know the law and should be a good example to his fellow human being.Whats the local officials doing in that area wherein theres an illegal activities being done?Are they blind and mute?

[@GadgetAddict]

I'm sure he's aware of the law. Maybe he got used to the fact that helmets and license plates aren't so common inside Manila City.

[@corinth2782]

Love how he straight up calls these guys mushroom heads right in front of them

[@dmzGFX]

firearms should be hidden if you are not in uniform. some police officers don't want to be recognized when not in uniform for safety purposes and some wants bcoz... "mayabang".

[@seyntbrnrd]

Salute always to MMDA

[@iambhaz7331]

sana ung tanigue street sa bgy 14 caloocan mapnsin ng mmda.. ginagawa ng parkingan ng mga container truck.. halos one way nalang sa sobrang dameng nakaparking na mga truck,. mga pulis kasi ung may ari kaya di mapaalis..

[@Chibs12]

Dapat every ticket na issue sa isang lugar lalo na mga nakahambalang ay dapat pati barangay may ticket na kelangan nilang bayaran sa mmda.

[@henryong1327]

Another 16-minute video offering from Gadget Addict! He now has time, folks. Yay! More power to your channel, GA! If you need someone to hold your video, please let me know. 😁

[@LouieS-PH]

The mmda should be allowed to file a case vs the barangay official for negligence and/or possible corruption

[@jmzafra7831]

MMDA will need a segment with all the News media every morning. MMDA should update on Traffic, Safety and Awareness focusing more on the Laws of the road.

[@GadgetAddict]

They do have frequent coverage by local media. But it's not really that people don't know the rules of the road.. most people know. They just got used to many of the rules not being enforced.

[@nathanyt]

You said it best when you said: "No matter how good of a rider you are, you cannot control other people on the road." This is what the majority fail to understand. They have this mentality that because they're good drivers/riders (at least they think they are), that they can avoid accidents. It's called an accident for a reason. lmao

[@GadgetAddict]

I just don't know how to drum that message into enough people, before they learn the hard way.

[@pinoyekis]

If they're really THAT good, they even won't think in that manner.

[@DopeyDopes]

oof squammy anak ng chairman haha, shame

[@mochapoundcake]

0:17 Who needs side mirrors when you have a rosary? 🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jumarko2022]

good job !!

[@anbu8652]

Lalakas dn ng hataw ng mga violator nato. Alam mong wla ka license, plate, or ORCR pero mga suot sitahen tlga ng mga manghuhuli.

[@maepogz]

police officer always breaks the law.

[@dennislao4522]

Brgay Chairman occupying Sidewalks protected by kampi-kampi timawa system of lgu

[@paul66.6]

Police officer,so what? Son of Brgy Chairman,so what? sila dapat itong unang nakakaalam ng batas di ba? bakit ang hirap nila paunawain

[@whatisdoneisdone9171]

kasi my kapit sila ganun kasi mindset nila akala nila UNTOUCHABLE sila.

[@RavagerVG]

if someone brings up their family in government positions we should charge them double

[@mychal4895]

as if dropping a barangay chairmans name will get him off..

[@GadgetAddict]

Maybe with LGU enforcers 🤷

[@jeromedomingo160]

Sa malayo dapat dalhin yang mga tinotow nila sa may bandang tarlac o sa may subic para hindi na sila uulit, kasi kung sa tumana marikina walang matututo ng ganyan.

[@amazinggrace3292]

doble punishment 4 all govt official and their relatives to avoid abuse of power.Good Law f ever

[@johncros2281]

I notice that system of debt of gratitude or kamag anak why this was existing .

[@clendonramos4179]

Good job good job good job

[@retiredcryptohunter9031]

The MMDA should pour something in the lock of the car wash coin machine that was cemented into the wall. If you can’t remove it then disable it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JosePaoloCruz]

I still can't get over the fact that most of these "licenseless" drivers could have avoided being spotted if they didn't flagrantly commit traffic violations. I even have a friend who had admitted to me that he had been driving for 6 years without bringing his license (he is licensed) and that as long as you don't do anything that would make you a target, then there is really no way of knowing if you have a license or not.

[@GadgetAddict]

You'd think they'd make their best effort to obey the rules of the road, so no enforcer would ever stop them. But apparently some just don't care 🤷

[@MICKOLEE]

all time but not every day. gadget addict please video mmda clearing malabon from malabon city square to dalagang bukid pure of trailer truck on the side always parking like its their own :-) looking forward

[@jethal2547]

The 1st man apprehended was a Police officer but instead of implementing the law he's the one who violated it! not a good example!!

[@qatulogchannel25]

i like your vlog now. getting longer 😍😍😍 before 6-7 mins only. keep it up

[@GadgetAddict]

Many people have asked for longer videos, but statistics show that people only watch them for 4-6 minutes. So I sometimes wonder 🤷

[@mikaymorado6391]

Good job

[@diehard2uk695]

Despite of all the efforts of MMDA, these behavior will just keep coming back. No wonder we can never be a developed nation.

[@nwonknuytitne7588]

Hope they also do a surprise visit at Barangay 137 Zone 15 Pasay.

[@smack0591]

Yey!a 16 minute video..

[@RinkawaErion]

Gaano kapasaway ang Pinoy? Alam na nilang bawal gagawin pa rin. But it gets worst. Nahuli na nga, uulitin pa rin. smh

[@jccab1106]

There's too many government officials that profit from the poor, not just in the Philippines, but all over the world!

[@christophernoffsinger4316]

Thank you for all the great Vidos. One Question. Why isn't the business charged a fine for the illegal structures and being part of the problem taking away the sidewalk ?? I get the illegal parking but the traffic problem caused by blocking the sidewalk shouldn't everyone pay for violating the law. Seams no one has to pay the price for their actions. Shouldn't the police issue tickets and fines ?? Nothings going to change in this society of little kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GadgetAddict]

Traffic enforcers don't have any authority or even any ability to penalize a business. But the MMDA do have HPSEPO staff, which are typically deputized to enforce City ordinances. They can usually issue a ticket to business owners that have obstructed the sidewalk, left it dirty or unsanitary and things like that. But HPSEPO don't really have that much manpower. Maybe they should have more, but the Barangays already have the authority to enforce those ordinances 🤷‍♂️ I remember joining a joint operation between MMDA HPSEPO and a Barangay. What I observed is that the Barangay don't want to ticket someone who is too poor, because they feel bad for them. They don't want to issue a ticket to someone too rich, because they're scared of them. So only those in the middle are getting hit.

[@dj_dadi]

This problem is incurable. Barangay officials should b the one being penalize for allowing this to continue. Its their place of jurisdiction. MMDA cant monitor them everyday given how big MM is.

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

You're a bonafide Filipino by now, dude. :)

[@kageniomotovlog]

Why they do not confiscate the bendomachine just give them the money inside And confiscate the machine

[@raymonde4272]

So true about the wrong helmets being worn. They often teach motorcyclists that no matter how good you are, you're only as safe as the worst driver on the road, which in the chaos of Manila is a pretty low level.

[@GadgetAddict]

I just don't know how you can really get people to listen. Maybe if they are constantly seeing people apprehended for it, they might finally wear the right helmet. But I think 90% of the time it's only MMDA apprehending that 🤷

[@albertlopez1562]

no one is above law so we should obey our laws regardless who you are. even the president of the land should follow the law or son of bgy. chairman.

[@liamronin821]

0:37 according to the enforcers, he's a police officer. If you are a police officer. Why are you driving a motorcycle without a licensed plate and no side mirrors. Nice job police officer.

[@cheomic2447]

Elligal possetion of firearm.... Police or not...dapat nkauniform.. Kung off duty naman dapat itago ang firearm...

[@davidturnbull310]

The problem in Manila is, where to park. It's a nightmare and the crocodiles can top up their salary.

[@littledrummer3814]

Hello GA. May I request that you say this to the MMDA higher ups: _"Dear MMDA, please arrange a meeting among motorcycle groups, LTO, _*_AND_*_ helmet manufacturers. Those so-called proper helmets with ICC certifications etc are _*_NOT ANYMORE_*_ applicable. Nowadays, even if riders and passengers wear those helmets required by law, most of them still die. Maybe it's time to build a much much thicker helmet with super anti-shock technology that will mitigate deaths? And maybe our lawmakers should now also require _*_ALL_*_ riders and passengers to wear anti-death suits or high tech armor that _*_should be affordable_*_ even to those who can't afford. IT'S A CRAZY WORLD OUT THERE AT PRESENT!!!"_ -Thanks GA!

[@GadgetAddict]

It's really down to DTI. When motorcycle taxis were being legalized through the TWG, I kept asking DOTr if they can do anything about the absolute garbage helmets being given to passengers. But unfortunately, if DTI says it meets local standards, then it's considered legal. Honestly, to me, it seems impossible that some of the helmets with ICC/PS are really meeting the proper standard.

[@keyronkathrynekathrynkeyron]

Kaya daw walang side mirror ginagaya nila ung mga bike 😂😂😂 mukhang astig daw ung bike namin e.... Kaya tanggalan na lang ng side mirror 😂😂😂

[@HakobeRSW]

Oh well, license plate again... The motorists are the one suffering for the LTO's INCOMEPETENCE.

[@ValBoon997]

This is exactly the mindset of a person not just in philippines but in any other countries. If you're one of the son/daughter of politician they think that they can just do whatever they wanted. They're not following the rules.

[@GadgetAddict]

And it really might have worked if that was an LGU enforcer, based on what I've seen from some people covering local clearing operations. But in this case, no such luck - his motorcycle was impounded.

[@ninocusap8034]

need na nga siguro ayusin mga wire ibaon na sa lupa para d na mka pag jumper 🤣🤣

[@seyntbrnrd]

Idol. Pascua Makati and M. Roxas Manila. Both side parking. Those road are connected to each other and it's a busy for motorist from Makati going to Manila, Manda and San Juan and vise versa. Hope there can be an operation in this area. Thanks

[@rideforfun4507]

What kind of a policeman is he? He's not fit to be one if you ask me. He should be a role model to his fellow citizen.

[@danieljamila1575]

i wonder what the city government is doing to that area it's always been that way for a long long time.

[@dorksquad3653]

Just another day!

[@bubbbadudz]

This shows enforcement in Manila City is being belittled by these riders. Possibly because either that enforcers are always after the big catches OR most enforcers are "kakilala", OR the riders have "Padrino" apart from being a DILAG member. Kudos to the team for always doing this, hoping i-Act, HPG and LTO can do such things here especially in Rizal, particularly in the Taytay-Angono-Binangonan Area since it's the same situation here. 😓

[@GadgetAddict]

Under a previous mayor, local enforcers had told me that they were specifically ordered not to apprehend riders for helmet or slipper violations. I don't know whether that is still their official/unofficial policy, but even if it's not, I'm sure many enforcers would continue with the same way that things had been for such a long time.

[@bubbbadudz]

See that's the problem there, why would they be advised of such especially if goes against National Law. Kind of like a backwards way of making people obedient and loyal, don't you think? Is it to ensure a solid voting block? Guess we never know.

[@Kngdeadbush]

Of course they won’t apprehend kamote riders, those lowlifes don’t have money for the “enforcers” to mooch. Traffic enforcement in Manila is a money-making scam.

[@philippinesunfiltered421]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@yuesoma1817]

Longer videos please

[@megasyxx]

Dyan lang ako!!!!!!!!!!

[@rogeliobellocillo442]

GA have been blogging for years and most of the time it shows alot of the no helmet or bicycle helmet, still alot of riders keeps doing it and have the guts to pass infront of infocers, thats not lack of knowledge of traffic rules, it show the lack of respect to the inforcers and the law.

[@joshuadavid8251]

Sayang po energy at oras nyo mga traffic enforcers, kung may malinaw na violations - no helmet, not wearing shoes, no motor vehicle registration, no drivers license, etc. Sulat na lang po ng ticket or tow the vehicle na lang po. Huwag na po makipagtalo o makipag-usap ng matagal sa mga pasaway na drivers or sumagot sa mga palusot nila. Tingin at ngiti na lang isagot sa makukulit na drivers then move forward and walk away na lang po.

[@colorklimax]

@4:00 I think, also in BGC. And the city is very strict. Even those skateboarders must also wear a head gear, and can't just skate around BGC (for safety purposes). Was wondering why won't the rest of the cities in NCR impose this ordinance.

[@GadgetAddict]

I guess that's probably a policy rather than an ordinance or law, since it's privately owned. If people don't want to comply, I guess they could trespass them.

[@sh1n0d4baby]

Dapat may dagdag na multa sa mga tumatakas eh...

[@GadgetAddict]

Usually they'd add reckless driving and apprehended after a long chase. If the person who ran away can actually be caught.

[@darktemplar8140]

Are PNP officers allowed to show their firearms when not in police uniform?

[@Oliver_idk228]

Bawal yan dapat nakatago

[@cgRui34]

Bawal. In uniform dapat tapos holstered.

[@whatisdoneisdone9171]

pag nakaduty oo pero pag off duty hindi dapat nakatago sa sling bag yun hindi nakikita dapat nga jan imbestigahan eh bakit nakalabas ang baril sa bewang.

[@polromulo2475]

Barangay officials are more often likely tolerating these road use infractions because those commiting or encouraging them are constituents and voters... these type of Barangay officers must be suspended and replaced by second-in-commands as soon as possible. Otherwise it is a never-ending problem...

[@ilokoboyvlog1140]

Pilipino are hard headed they don’t like to follow the rules

[@xpaul9875]

No plates no mirrors, dapat impound yan. How can you drive with out those. That guy could be the one caught on camera in makati pointing gun on another rider.

[@daisypeepz]

that the problem in the Philippines,. when they flagged down riders they always say they "work in the city hall" or i am a govt employee,., ive been threaten with tihis kind of people,.,

[@dongborjie127]

If the Driver of a Motorcycle without License, Original Receipt,Car Registration and no Plate number maybe they are Drug courier.

[@froylanelisan8922]

Pilice Officer with no plate, no side mirrors, no helmet, backride with bicycle helmet. what happened?

[@GadgetAddict]

As you saw in the video, he was ticketed just like everyone else.

[@dmzGFX]

pormadong motor + firearm = mayabang

[@hakimblitzboy9300]

Wag na kc ilabas Ang baril para ipag yabang o pang sindak. ilabas lang ang baril pag naka uniform.

[@heubertkhanmichael5239]

I just don’t understand why these kamotes prefer wearing their helmets like mushroom caps. I tried it in my garage and you can feel the weight of the helmet when worn that way. Very, very uncomfortable.

[@GadgetAddict]

I guess they want to make a point to the world that they don't need a helmet and won't wear it. But at the same time, they want it there just in case they see an enforcer, so they can quickly pull it down. I think riding with the helmet like that should be considered the same as not wearing a helmet. Because the spirit of the law is to enforce the proper wearing of a crash helmet for safety reasons.

[@johncros2281]

And still the big C!

[@askherbs]

Good job, though at the start of the video, you may have mistakenly said “R-10 Dapitan” instead of “R-10 Del Pan.”

[@davidkaiser810]

Arrest the barangay captains.

[@paulmata4245]

We have uniform laws for motorists….

[@michaeljakeusman]

ombudsman, trabaho trabaho din! less than 5 mins lang mag send ng letter of warning sa mga pasaway na brgy captains

[@Thebest-hx7hi]

Also they should have a record how many apprehensions a driver has exceeding 3-5 be reprimanded and no driving for a certain time till their license revoked or new training

[@ozzymick1431]

Or a week in jail

[@estoylaroca]

Idk why people use their credentials (or like in this case, their father's) as a way to avoid the law. I find it *BEST* that using ur credentials work better when you are *ASSERTING* the law.

[@victortalens2993]

Pls clear UN avenue of illegally parked cars, everyday traffic coz.of cars.parked both side

[@LukaDeezNuts]

ANAK AKO NG BARANGAY CHAIRMAN SO I AM ABOVE THE LAW 😂😂😂

[@richardflores4734]

Angas, no license, no or/cr, no plate😁😄😆

[@nwced]

I bought my bike in 2017 and still have not received a license. When I contacted LTO I was told that I may never receive one.

[@GadgetAddict]

There's really no excuse for how terrible the LTO have handled license plates. But unfortunately, until the time that you get your plate, it's really required to install a temporary plate.

[@lonelyislander8760]

Metro Manila is too crowded to find proper parking space. I somewhat understand some people are forced to do illegal parking. We visited a cousin in Metro Manila and they have no parking, the nearest parking lot is about 5km.

[@raichux413]

Just a ticket for the "police officer"?

[@GadgetAddict]

Just like anyone else.

[@nolitotagavilla4970]

When will all these stubborn motorcyclists learn to obey simple traffic laws and regulations. Maybe imposing stiffer fines will bring them into their senses.