Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday began the demolition of Philippine National Railways (PNR) stations from Santa Mesa, Manila to Cabuyao, Laguna as part of the construction of the southern part of the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR).

In an interview at the PNR Cabuyao Station, acting DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the simultaneous demolition of these stations is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s order to accelerate the construction of big-ticket transportation projects for the benefit of commuters.

He said the demolition works include 10 stations that would help complete the NSCR South viaduct.

"Ito lang ang isang paraan para matuloy na ang ating proyekto. At hindi rin po nat...