'Mickey Mouse' stoplights up, to relieve stress (not traffic congestion)

There are 90 stoplights in Metro Manila that have been embellished to address tedious effort of motorists to endure traffic congestion, Sandra Aguinaldo reported on Saksi.

The stoplights, if one looks closer, have round ears resembling that of the popular Disney character — Mickey Mouse.

The program is an initiative of Walt Disney Company Philippines as part of the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, according to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

"Sa stress na dulot ng pagbigat ng daloy ng trapiko in major thoroughfares sa mga commuters, drivers sana makatulong na matuwa at maaliw lang ho," said MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago.

The installation drew mixed reactions from motorists. Some were amused, others were confused.

"Dahil nakakakuha tayo ng ganitong klaseng reaksyon, ang MMDA ho ay laging bukas sa pag-aaral," Pialago said. 

"Hindi naman ho namin sinasabing, 'this is the solution to the worst traffic in Metro Manila,'" she added. — BAP / AT, GMA News