Photo courtesy of National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Presidential Car Museum's Facebook page MANILA - The new law protecting vintage vehicles is a recognition that motor vehicles are an integral part of Philippine culture and history and must be preserved, a leader at the House of Representatives said on Wednesday. Deputy Speaker Wes Gatchalian, one of the primary authors of the Vintage Vehicle Regulation Act or Republic Act 11698, said vintage vehicles not only passed the test of time but also serve as testimonial to the ingenuity, artistry and skills of their mechanics and builders as well as of dedication and passion of their owners. "I believe we are just custodians for the next generation that's why we need to promote, protect and preserve these vintage vehicles," said Gatchalian, as he welcomed the enactment of the law. The law covers all the aspects of regulation of vintage vehicles, its protection, preservation, enhancement and promotion
FULL SITTING CAPACITY. This undated photo shows a public utility vehicle (PUV) plying its route from Cebu City to the southern towns and cities of Cebu province. Starting after midnight on Tuesday (March 1, 2022), PUVs will be allowed to carry passengers in full capacity with certain restrictions under Executive Order No. 7 issued by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday. (PNA file photo by John Rey Saavedra) CEBU CITY - Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday issued an executive order (EO) allowing full seating capacity in public utility vehicles (PUV) in Cebu province. However, Garcia ordered the regular disinfection of all surfaces in PUVs, especially the seats, armrests, and handles using disinfecting agents and ultraviolet germicidal light. "Driver and conductors are required to wear face masks while the wearing of personal air purifiers is strongly encouraged," she said in her EO No. 7 which takes effect after midnight on Tuesday (March 1). To ensure compliance with health pr