Is Traffic not Fatal? : The Collections of Dagli in Filipino Concerning Issues of Transportation in the Philippines

Abstract

In the Philippines, it is essential to have a public transport such as jeep, LRT/MRT, bus, and taxi for a fast-moving of products or an individual from one place to another. As the years go by, problems in transportation become apparent from population growth, multiple establishments, and road widening and constructions which lead to implications into the quality of life, health, and safety of the passengers. The researcher went to the idea of the write dagli (vignette, sketch, or short story in other forms) from the issues stated to be a representation of truth. The researcher used reflexive method in presenting data which refers to the concept of being 'involved' within the research. Through the method used, the researcher turns out to be aware of the interpretations contributing to the creation of experiences into the process of writing. In this study, the researcher found out that the Philippines has 66-minute traffic experience according to the Boston Consulting Group (2017); having EDSA (Epifanio de losSantos Avenue) where different employments meet, parks and museums, and establishments result to heavy traffic, long queues of vehicles from the terminal, and travel time which can reach up to P5.4 billion in 2035 according to Japan International Cooperation Agency (2018). Likewise, the significant role of dagli as cognizant of and can build strong connection to fellow men in understanding the society; and develop human learning and reasoning.