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GMA Network
2 days ago
- GMA Network
Here's how the new footbridge replacing 'Mt. Kamuning' will look like
What netizens called "Mt. Kamuning" to refer to the steep footbridge in Quezon City will be replaced by a commuter-friendly Kamuning footbridge by December 2025. Its design is patterned after the EDSA Carousel North EDSA station, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said, according to GMA Integrated News reporter Joseph Morong. The new Kamuning footbridge will cost more than P80 million, the DOTr added. A video from DOTr showed the plan for the EDSA Carousel-Kamuning Station. DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon said the construction of the footbridge will not disrupt traffic flow due to the utilization of pre-fabricated construction methods. To recall, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered the replacement of the Mt. Kamuning footbridge, which was criticized for its height of equivalent to four to five floors of a building. PinasPeaks, a hiking app and tracker that allows users to tick off Philippine mountains from their bucket lists, even hilariously listed Kamuning and Shaw as peaks. The DOTr has earmarked a budget of P89,129,402.57 for the rehabilitation, and the construction of the "Mt. Kamuning" footbridge replacement. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- GMA Network
Discharged PAF personnel arrested for allegedly offering ‘slot' in military
A person pretending to be a recruiter for the Philippine Air Force (PAF), who has been discharged from service, was arrested in Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas for allegedly offering a slot to enter military service in exchange for money. According to Marisol Abdurahman's exclusive report in '24 Oras' on Thursday, the suspect was arrested following a complaint from the victim, a former college classmate, after he was promised of recruitment into the forces. To achieve his dream of becoming a soldier, the victim paid P32,000 to the suspect. But the latter still asked for another P89,000 to ensure his slot and for the uniform, the report added. 'He asked for an initial amount of P32,000 to give him a slot for the recruitment. However, after one day, nanghingi po ulit ang ating suspect (the suspect again asked for money),' said Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Batangas provincial officer Major Michael Visco. The suspect was arrested during a joint operation by the CIDG-Batangas and the PAF. 'Dati po siyang personnel ng Air Force. However, she was discharged,' said Visco. The suspect is now facing various charges including estafa and usurpation of authority, according to the report. Authorities advised the public to directly apply in government agencies and that there are no fees required for application. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/BAP, GMA Integrated News
