Sen Villanueva pushes full Work from Home Law implementation to ease traffic

Senator Joel Villanueva advocates for full implementation of the Work from Home Law as a better solution to traffic congestion in Metro Manila than imposing a congestion fee.

Villanueva, who authored Republic Act No. 11165 or the Work from Home Law, argues that this measure eases traffic while promoting work-life balance and enhancing productivity.

The senator emphasizes that encouraging employers to adopt work-from-home schemes reduces the number of vehicles on Metro Manila roads without imposing additional costs on motorists.

Senator Grace Poe echoed Villanueva's stance, stressing the need for improving public transport systems and reducing unnecessary travel as part of a sustainable solution to traffic woes.

Both senators underscored the importance of adopting equitable policies that address root causes of congestion rather than imposing financial burdens on motorists, calling for improvements in public transportation and clearing secondary roads to provide alternative routes.