00:00The results of the rehabilitation efforts in Edsa Kamuning is now visible in the form of busway stations and Ikamuning footbridge,
00:08which is expected to be a great help for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and pregnant passengers.
00:14Our Floyd Brantz has the full details in this report.
00:19It's so hard. It's so high because it's so high.
00:23The results of the rehabilitation of the Edsa Kamuning busway station and the ongoing construction of the Kamuning footbridge are now visible,
00:32providing significant assistance to senior citizens, PWDs and pregnant passengers.
00:37This is why Elle goes through every day when crossing the so-called Mount Kamuning footbridge.
00:43According to Elle, she cannot avoid stopping in the middle of the footbridge due to severe shortness of breath.
00:49She added that there are times when she also fears for her safety, especially at night, due to the absence of security guards on the footbridge.
01:02Because of her age, Yasmin also finds it difficult to climb the Mount Kamuning footbridge.
01:07This is why she hopes that the new Kamuning footbridge will be completed and fully operational soon.
01:19At present, construction of the new Kamuning footbridge is ongoing on both the northbound and southbound sections of Edsa.
01:27Stairs and elevators have already been installed, which are expected to provide relief and convenience to senior citizens,
01:34persons with disabilities and pregnant passengers.
01:38The new footbridge will replace the steep Mount Kamuning footbridge.
01:41At the Edsa Kamuning busway station, the station name and various wayfinding signages have already been installed.
01:48The old waiting shed and railings have also been replaced.
01:52Posts for security guards, janitors, and traffic officers have also been constructed.
01:57The new Edsa Kamuning busway station is now wider and more spacious.
02:02The installation of a clock and other necessary facilities is expected in the coming days or weeks.
02:08The two projects have a total cost of 89 million pesos with nearly 54 million pesos allocated for the new footbridge
02:16and more than 33 million pesos for the rehabilitation of the busway station and other related expenses.
02:23Floyd Brents from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
