DOTr, iginiit na makakabuti ang PUV Modernization Program;
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00:00 In the continuation of the hearing of the Kamara-Kaugnay in the PUV Modernization Program,
00:05 congressmen called on Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista
00:09 to be open to comment and to discuss,
00:12 especially if this is good for our fellowmen.
00:16 This is what Mela Lasmora reported.
00:18 Despite the left-right issue up to the PUV Modernization Program,
00:25 Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista again insisted that this is good not only for Jeepney drivers and operators,
00:33 but also for commuters.
00:34 This is what Bautista said when he attended the House Committee on Transportation's continuation of the hearing on the program.
00:42 This program will take maybe 6 to 8 years to implement.
00:49 I will repeat, there is no phase-out for all Jeepneys.
00:54 What we will do first is to consolidate to make the operations of the group efficient.
01:03 There will be fleet management, there will be proper dispatch,
01:08 there will be compliance to international standards in terms of best practices.
01:17 And if we do this, even with the old Jeepneys, as long as these are roadworthy,
01:27 we can still provide a comfortable, accessible, safe, secured, and affordable travel experience.
01:35 One of the main parts of the PUVMP is consolidation,
01:39 or the integration of drivers and operators into cooperatives or corporations
01:44 where their individual franchise will be integrated.
01:48 But for a while, the deadline for this will be extended until April 30.
01:53 Bautista said that for now, there are places in the country where the state is in a state of chaos when it comes to the PUVMP.
01:59 For General Santos, 100% consolidation.
02:04 They have a lot of modernized Jeepneys.
02:09 They have electric Jeepneys, they have Jeepneys with Euro 4, Euro 5 engines.
02:18 The fleet management system is good.
02:21 Despite this, some congressmen called for the DOTR to allow the individual franchise to be established
02:29 and to consolidate the Jeepneys as the operation.
02:34 If the Congress thinks that we need to know for the sake of public interest, we can do that.
02:44 So, we cannot be finished.
02:48 So, I hope you keep an open mind.
02:53 There are many deep implications when we force franchises to be consolidated.
03:01 And the number one is safety.
03:04 We will discuss this with LTFRB.
03:11 We will discuss if we can allow the members to keep their franchise.
03:20 We will discuss and then we will report to you.
03:22 Aside from this, other resource persons also called for some other issues in the consolidation.
03:27 LTFRB clarified that for now, their franchise will remain here while there is no new law passed.
03:36 Mr. Chair, after April 30, the consolidated Jeepneys will be separated.
03:43 But there are traditional Jeepneys.
03:46 It will continue to run.
03:48 The unconsolidated by April 30, we will not allow it to run.
03:55 The committee is expected to continue their motu proprio inquiry in the coming days.
04:00 Congressmen reminded the invited officials to pass this by time
04:05 after a regional director of LTFRB, who is considered to be a lawmaker,
04:11 disappeared because he has been in service for a long time, as if he's just passing by.
04:15 Maybe he's becoming complacent.
04:18 He's in his comfort zone.
04:20 He's not following your directive.
04:24 At least we saw that the overstaying artists,
04:28 I think it's high time that we have to resolve this problem of overstaying officials.
04:36 Maybe that's where the problem and corruption starts.
04:40 Transportation is an important part of everyone's life.
04:44 So any issues that are organized in this sector are really targeted by congressmen.
04:50 Melalas Moras for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.