PUV modernization deadline approaches The deadline for the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program is approaching, but thousands of jeepney drivers have yet to participate. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), transportation cooperatives, and other government agencies have sought ways to persuade jeepney operators to consolidate. The LTFRB will decide whether to extend the consolidation deadline for the PUV Modernization Program on Monday, February 6. | ON

Naniniwala si Pres. Bongbong Marcos na huwag dapat madaliin ang Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program na nagbibigay-taning sa mga tradisyunal na pampublikong sasakyan. Ani ng Pangulo, pinag-aaralan pa ang timetable sa paggamit ng e-vehicles. Iminungkahi rin niyang inspeksyunin ang mga lumang PUV para malaman kung maaari pang magamit ang mga ito. May pakiusap din ang Pangulo sa mga transport group na ‘wag munang ituloy ang ikinakasang isang linggong tigil-pasada sa March 6-12. #News5 For m

Tinutulan ni Pres. Bongbong Marcos ang panawagan ng ilang mga senador na suspendihin muna ang PUV Modernization program. Giit ng Pangulo, karamihan ng public utility vehicles ay kasama na sa programa. “I disagree with them because sinasabi nila, minadali. This has been postponed seven times. The modernization has been postponed for seven times. And those that have been objecting or have been crying out or asking for suspension are in minority. 80% have already consolidated… So pakinggan natin ‘y