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.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau). Now that President Bongbong Marcos has lifted the public health emergency status in connection with Covid-19, many Filipinos and vendors have become weary about what to do with their huge inventory and supply of surgical as well as cloth face masks.
The Adobo Chronicles sought ideas from our readers and other netizens so as not to waste money that has been invested in face masks.
We are publishing just a few of the ideas we have received — from underwear to pillow and mattress filling, from decorative knee pads for denim pants to fashionable bags and purses.
If you have other ideas, please do not hesitate to send us a message or let us know in the comments section.
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