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(Photo courtesy of DOTr) QUEZON CITY, (PIA) --The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has begun the construction of the Ortigas Subway Station in response to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to expedite the completion of the flagship infrastructure project that will benefit commuters. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday, Sept. 3, led the inspection of the Ortigas station, starting with the demolition of existing structures in the area. Siguradong maraming komyuter ang makikinabang dito lalo nat marami ang nagta-trabaho dito sa business district ng Ortigas, said Secretary Lopez. (Commuters will definitely benefit from this project, especially since many workers are employed in the Ortigas business district.) Lopez added that the Ortigas station will be completed in three years and will be operational after an additional two years. Nagpapasalamat tayo kay Mayor Vico sa tulong upang mapabilis ang konstruksyon ng proyekto dahil napakahalaga talaga nito sa mga komyuter, added Lopez. (We thank Mayor Vico for his help in expediting the construction of the project because it is very important for commuters.) Meanwhile, Mayor Sotto also thanked former Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Acting Secretary Lopez because the project can now begin. Tuloy na tuloy na ang construction dito. Magsisumula na ang demolisyon, wala nang major roadblock, said Mayor Vico (Construction is already happening. Demolition will begin, there are no more major road blocks.) The local chief executive also gave credit to former Transportation Secretary and now Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon for settling several legal issues during his leadership. Sotto also assured that the city government will continue to assist and do everything to make sure the project goes smoothly. Kung may sumubok pang harangan o idelay pa ang proyekto, naka-ready lang kami rito para tumulong, said Sotto. (If anyone tries to block or delay the project, we are here ready to help.) The completion of the subway project promises a massive upgrade to urban mobility by significantly cutting travel time between East Valenzuela Station and Bicutan Station to approximately 45 minutes. (JEG/PIA-NCR)
