It will come in handy for those that will experience mishaps on the road around the capital region.
On Wednesday, February 25, during a press briefing at the Malacañan Palace, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) general manager Nicolas Torre III announced thay the Metrobase Hotline, (02) 136, has been reactivated.
“Gusto naming i-highlight ang reactivation at reformatting ng ating MMDA Metrobase 136 kung kailangan ninyo po ng responde sa kalsada, sa mga major roads na covered ng MMDA, ang number po na tatawagan ay Metrobase 136,” he said.
The number, he told, will respond to road emergencies within five minutes. “Ang aming garantiya diyan ay limang minuto makakarating ang aming mga constable or mga traffic enforcers kung saanman kayo nangangailangan ng tulong.”
The GM also said the public will be able to ask for assistance for crashes and collisions.
While on response is on the way, CCTV operators at MMDA Metrobase will be able to review the incident video to determine liability later. That will then be forwarded to parties via social media—with the ultimate goal is to clear the road of obstructions within 10 minutes.
“Gusto natin clear na kaagad ang kalsada at kung anuman ang usapin ninyo sa banggaan na iyan – kung sino ang magbabayad ng insurance, kung sino ang mananagot sa mga gastusin. Pag-uusapan na ng mga parties concerned sa tabi gamit iyong ipapadala naming CCTV footage na na-extract na galing doon sa mga CCTV cameras ng ating MMDA,” GM Torre said.