President Marcos vowed to transform the country’s transportation sector into a smart and sustainable system, citing a whole-of-government approach to reach this goal.
At the Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF), Mr. Marcos announced that he has tasked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) with developing and implementing comprehensive transportation projects.
“We are investing in everything from roads and railways to ports [and] airports, all intending to create a transport network that is safe, efficient, and accessible to everyone,” President Marcos said in his speech during the IPBF in Taguig City.
The President highlighted the country’s adoption of new technologies to make the Philippines a leader in enhanced transport systems.
“There is a long way to go still, but we are committed to making the Philippines a leader in smart and sustainable transportation. And we believe that with the right investments and partnerships, we will achieve that goal,” he stated.
He introduced a “National Transport Policy,” emphasizing the importance of transportation in socio-economic development. He acknowledged ongoing efforts by the DPWH, DOTr, and NEDA to make transport systems more efficient and cities smarter.
“We have a wide range of programs and projects underway, all aimed at making our transport systems more efficient and our cities smarter,” President Marcos said.
“At the heart of this effort is our National Transport Policy. This policy recognizes the crucial role that transportation plays in our socio-economic development,” he added.