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a global environment against all the odds of the disadvantages we already have to face locally. Worse is we may not even have enough trucks, trailers and containers to move all that freight around since they will now need additional trips to move the same amount of cargo. A number of business organizations such as the Philippine Iron & Steel Institute, the Pulp & Paper Manufacturers Association, Inc., AGC Flatglass Philippines, Inc and even the truckers themselves were up in arms on this issue. However, the good news is that a couple of weeks ago there was a meeting between Secretary Singson of the DPWH and the EDC-National Committee on Transport & Logistics, Confederation of Filipino Truckers Associations, and other groups which resulted in the agreement to apply only the axle load limits and let the GVW issue conform to this. After all, everyone agreed that it was only the excessive axle loading that destroyed even good roads. We in the business sector would like to think that this issue has been fairly resolved but as of this morning when I wrote this column, a quick check at the DPWH website still has the same Public Advisory without any changes on the GVW matrix. Calling on the DPWH webmaster if indeed an agreement on the implementation of the anti-overloading law is now based in the 13,500 kgs per axle limit then please update the website. This way we also avoid any misunderstanding with the law enforcement units who will certainly use this as their basis of apprehension. While it is good that our government listens to reason, it would be better if they consult with those affected first before they move to implement something. This is the reason why all Filipinos must remain vigilant in ensuring that our government is keep on the correct path as our President has promised