Marcos postpones EDSA rehab until rerouting plans ready

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. announced over the weekend that the rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), originally scheduled to begin on June 13, 2025, will be postponed until comprehensive rerouting plans are in place and local government units (LGUs) are fully prepared.

Marcos cited concerns about inconveniencing residents during a two-year construction period, emphasizing the need for thorough planning before proceeding with the project.

The EDSA rehabilitation is one of the flagship projects under the administration's infrastructure program, which aims to modernize and flood-proof the 23.8-kilometer thoroughfare at an estimated cost of 8.7 billion pesos.

In his vlog on Sunday, Marcos also highlighted improvements in transportation, including recent fare promotions for MRT-3 and increased police visibility through the 'Cops on the Beat' program.

The President announced that a national emergency hotline is being developed and could be launched as early as July to further enhance public safety and service, while also emphasizing the development of regional airports to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).