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Immediate implementation of jeepney modernization not being discussed, Palace says

Published Apr 17, 2026 02:59 pm
Traditional jeepneys ply along Taft Avenue in Manila on June 18, 2025. (John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN)
Traditional jeepneys ply along Taft Avenue in Manila on June 18, 2025. (John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN)
Citing the current oil woes in the country, which directly affect public utility vehicles (PUVs), Malacañang said there is no discussion about the immediate implementation of the program that aims to modernize jeepneys.
In a press briefing in Iloilo City on Friday, April 17, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the program's implementation is not being discussed for now.
She, however, emphasized the need for modernization which is crucial to providing safe and convenient travel to commuters.
"Alam naman po natin ang dahilan kung bakit kailangan natin ng modernization para sa ating mga jeepneys. Ito po ay para magkaroon ng maayos, matibay at safe na maaaring sakyan ng ating mga commuters at ito rin po ay magiging malaking ginhawa na rin sa ating lahat (We all know the reason why we need modernization for our jeepneys. This is to provide a proper, strong, and safe mode of transport for our commuters, and it will also be a great convenience for all of us)," Castro said.
"Pero sa ngayon po na ito ay nararanasan natin, itong nangyayaring krisis sa Middle East, hindi po napag-uusapan ngayon ang agarang pag-i-implement po niyan; sa ngayon ay wala po (But at this time, given what we are experiencing, the crisis in the Middle East, the immediate implementation of this is not being discussed; for now, there is none)," Castro stressed.
She said this when sought for a comment on those advocating for the discontinuation of the modernization of public transport, including the phaseout of jeepneys.
Meanwhile, the Palace official said President Marcos has ordered the implementation of fuel subsidy and service contracting nationwide. The initiatives were initially implemented in the National Capital Region (NCR).
"Mayroon pong proyekto ang gobyerno patungkol po sa fuel subsidy at service contracting. Although, ito po ay sinimulan muna sa Metro Manila, ang utos po ng Pangulo ay ipatupad ito sa buong bansa ( The government has a program on fuel subsidy and service contracting. Although this was initially started in Metro Manila, the President has ordered that it be implemented nationwide)," Castro said.
"At makakaasa ang mga drivers natin dito sa Iloilo City na ang tulong pong ito ay makakarating po dito sa ating area ngayon (Drivers here in Iloilo City can expect that this assistance will also reach our area now)," she added.

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