"We are appealing that the service contracting program be funded so that next year the Libreng Sakay program can continue.it was not included in the NEP," he said in mixed Filipino and English.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has emphasized that the agency's goal under the Marcos administration is to innovate, adapt, and address emerging transport issues, to support employers and enable job creation.
Undersecretary Planning and Project Development Timothy John Batan made the
"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.
(File photo) MANILA - The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP1.4 billion in additional funds to support the extended grant of free rides at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Carousel Busway. In a press statement released on Tuesday, DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the agency approved the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) and the Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) to cover the additional funding requirements for the extended implementation of the Service Contracting of Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Program. "Ito pong paglagak natin ng additional funds ay suporta natin sa hangad ni President (Ferdinand) Marcos (Jr.) na i-extend ang programang Libreng Sakay ng Department of Transportation at ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board hanggang Disyembre (This deposit of additional funds is our support for President Marcos' desire to extend the Free Ride program of the Department of Transportation and the Land Transpo