Chat feature of navigation app catches attention as Pinoys deal with traffic

December 10, 2025 – 5:37 PM

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Waze

app.

According to the app, the Waze users were in the westbound lane of Marcos Highway in Pasig City and experiencing “standstill traffic.”

In the screengrab, Wazers can be seen chatting to pass the time while stuck in traffic.

The post has amused many Filipinos on social media.

“Traffic stuck up shenanigans,” a

said.

“Hahaha ganda, ganyan, bawal pikon. Baka mga dating batang DOTA players ‘yan,” another

quipped

, referring to a multi-player online video game.

“Ito ‘yung masaya sa Waze app kapag traffic, puwede ka makipagusap sa kapwa ‘Wazers’ para hind boring,” a different

Pinoy

“Tanggal bagot sa heavy trafik ‘yan, hahaha,” another

wrote

“Hahaha sa sobrang trapik, naghanap ng paglalabasan ng sama ng loob e, hahahaha,” another

What caused the Dec. 6 Marcos Highway ‘carmaggedon’? Rizal gov explains.

“Grabe, ginawa [nang] GC [group chat] ang Waze dahil sa traffic yarn,” the user said in a

Facebok Reel

Waze is an app used by motorists to get real-time traffic and driving directions, traffic updates, and road alerts from other users, helping them find the fastest routes in their area.

Meanwhile, traffic has been heavier in recent weeks as the Christmas season approaches, with malls extending hours, holding sales and communities holding Christmas parties, among others.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

said

The MMDA also announced it has coordinated with the Department of Transportation to extend operating hours for the MRT, LRT and other public transport systems in a bid to encourage commuters to avoid using private vehicles.