MANILA -- Construction began on Monday on the Philippines’ first subway line, a Japan-backed attempt at solving Manila’s chronic traffic congestion.
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Tunnel digging begins for Japan-backed Manila subway line
Philippine's first subway aims to reduce capital's crippling traffic congestion
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pushes a button to start operation of tunnel excavators at a ceremony in Manila on Monday. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)
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