"Apparently, all it takes was a stroke of a pen. We are grateful that the lines for dialogue are now open," Mar Valbuena of Manibela seconded. "Certainly, there are still many ways for LTFRB to increase public transport supply. We plan to clearly present these recommendations through a position paper," added Valbuena.
FREE RIDE.Passengers board the Edsa carousel bus at the MRT - Pasay Taft bus stop in Pasay City on July 2. The Department of Transportation is looking for an additional PHP1.4 billion to fund until the end of the year the "Libreng Sakay" (free ride) program for the Edsa carousel.(PNA photo by Gil Calinga) MANILA - The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking for an additional PHP1.4 billion to fund until the end of the year the "Libreng Sakay" (free ride) program for the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa) bus carousel route. In a Laging Handa briefing on Monday, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said the current budget for the free ride is not enough if it would be extended until December 31. "Kung kelangan ituloy (If we need to extend it) until December 31, we will ask for additional budget from the DBM [Department of Budget and Management]. Hihingi kaming tulong sa presidente para magkaroon ng ganyang budget sa DOTr (We will ask for assistance from the pr