New Philippines president Joseph Estrada today banned the general use of pedestrian- and car-scattering sirens while driving through the streets, reserving the privilige for himself, four other top officials, and emergency vehicles. "These practices are repugnant to a democratic society whose citizens are equal before the law," said Estrada, who won the May election on a promise to uplift the lives of the poor.
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New Philippines president Joseph Estrada today banned the general use of pedestrian- and car-scattering sirens while driving through the streets, reserving the privilige for himself, four other top officials, and emergency vehicles. "These practices are repugnant to a democratic society whose citizens are equal before the law," said Estrada, who won the May election on a promise to uplift the lives of the poor.
