QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Ever since it opened in 2018, the 9-meter high (29.5 ft.) EDSA Kamuning footbridge has been the subject of criticism. People have commented that its height was too high and might cause inconvenience to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and pregnant women. 

Fast forward to 2023. MMDA stats show that very few people climb and descend what has been tagged “Stairway to Heaven” and “Mount Kamuning.

So rather than deconstruct the P10 million project, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has decided to convert into a free gym for Quezon City residents. It will be inaugurated on July 30. It is partnering with the Department of Tourism’s “Love The Philippines” campaign.

“We are inviting all residents to utilize the footbridge to improve their cardio-vascular health via this facility,” an MMDA spokesperson said.

The Mt. Kamuning Gym, as it is now being called, will be open 24/7 and all that’s needed for access to the facility is to show their Quezon City ID.