(INQUIRER file photo / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE)
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said that the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program will go on despite the filing of Senate Resolution No. 1096 calling for the suspension of the program due to concerns raised by some drivers and transport groups.
“We assure the drivers, operators, and stakeholders who participated in the PUVMP that it will proceed as long as there is no directive coming from the President and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to halt the program,” LTFRB Chairman Teofile Guadiz III said in a statement.
Guadiz added that the LTFRB respects the resolution signed by 22 out of 23 senators.
Only Sen. Risa Hontiveros did not sign it.
According to the senators, the program needs a thorough review and reassessment to ease the fear of drivers and operators who will be directly affected by its implementation.