Have the government agencies enforcing CAA relaxed the rules?

Philippines |  April 21 2013

I tried to observe how come air quality is doubtful and yet many vehicles are running (they passed the emission test obviously?)  If you look closely at their exhaust, there are wisps of smoke coming out even at idle, most especially when they accelerate/speed up

I tried to review the emission standards. And they are pretty stiff.

The question is are we serious, is there a political will to enforce the CAA standards. Obviously not because DOTC relaxed rules on emission standards

I think this emission standards CAA enforcement becomes a political question:

l.  If we are strict in implementing the law, then very few vehicles will pass the test and our transport will grind to a halt?

2.  The TODAs PISTON will be up in  arms and protests?

3.  How will the administration candidates win the election?  Shall we be strict after the election?

4.  Those who earn from the racket of air emissions will send death threat messages to the officials etc.

However, the long term good of all will be sacrificed.