Padilla, Lapid among motorists affected by NLEx traffic, flooding

MANILA, Philippines — Sens. Robinhood Padilla and Lito Lapid were among the motorists caught in the massive traffic jam along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) as severe flooding rendered parts of the expressway impassable in San Simon, Pampanga. Padilla said it took him seven hours to travel from his home to the San Simon exit,