Transport groups in Quezon City on Thursday expressed support for the Ako Ilocano Ako partylist and its senatorial candidates.
Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson, Ako Ilocano Ako partylist first nominee Richelle Singson, and senatorial candidates Ping Lacson, former Senate president Tito Sotto, Sagip partylist Representative Rodante Marcoleta, TV host Willie Revillame, and former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Benhur Abalos met with representatives of the transport sector to present their plans.
“We want to focus on ensuring they have access to housing, a sound retirement plan, medical assistance, and insurance. These are crucial things for drivers to feel secure. From there, we will see what laws we can formulate to benefit them,” Ako Ilocano Ako Partylist first nominee Richelle Singson told reporters when asked about her specific plans for the sector. Rex Espiritu
PASANG MASDA National President Obet Martin also pledged his organization’s support for the party and its senatorial candidates.
In January, Chavit Singson stated that his company and its partners plan to produce 500 e-jeepneys per month as a private sector initiative to assist local jeepney drivers in transitioning to cleaner, more sustainable technology.