THIS week and next, the government of Quezon City is conducting public consultations on a proposal by Councilor Irene Belmonte for a car-free Tomas Morato Avenue every Sunday. Please check the Quezon City government social media pages for details on these consultations. I fully support the proposal for car-free Sundays on Tomas Morato. Here's why.

Filipinos need places where people can stroll, jog or bike, push a stroller, walk their pets, meet up with friends, explore interesting shops and restaurants, and watch other people amid a relaxed and festive atmosphere, without exposure to automobile exhaust or the risk of being hit by a motor vehicle.

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