DOTr provides fuel subsidy to bus companies participating in the Free Bus Service Program for Health Workers

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Bus companies and partners participating in the DOTr Free Ride for Health Workers Program get to receive fuel subsidies from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in order to sustain the continuous operation of the program, as Luzon remains under enhanced community quarantine.

This initiative stems from the directive of DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade to aid bus companies and partners that have provided support to ferry health workers to their designated hospitals amid the increasing threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country.

The fuel subsidy program for participating bus units was made possible through the partnership of the DOTr with Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.

“For our buses to continue bringing our frontliners to their medical communities, we need to at least ease their burden. With that, we are grateful for our donor, [Phoenix Petroleum Ph]. Malaking tulong ho ito para magtuluy-tuloy tayo sa serbisyo ng pagtulong sa ating mga health workers.. Malaking tulong ho ito sa mga modernong bayani nating nagsasakripisyo para sa ating mga kababayan,” Secretary Tugade expressed.

For the initial implementation of the fuel subsidy program, sixty (60) private bus companies will each be given an allocation of 50 liters of fuel daily.

For bus companies to avail of the subsidy, bus units should at least complete two (2) round trips on a given day. They will be provided with a voucher at different staging areas. The vouchers will be certified and signed by the staging area leader and will then be signed thereafter by the authorized representative at the assigned gas stations.

Seven (7) Phoenix gas stations have already identified where the participating private bus units can avail of the subsidy: PX RETAIL CODO-Timog and PNX RETAIL CODO-Bahay Toro in Quezon City; PNX RETAIL CODO-Mall of Asia in Pasay City; PNX AFA PSPC-NAIA Road in Parañaque City; PNX RETAIL CODO-Malanday 1 in Valenzuela; PNX RETAIL CODO-Potrero in Malabon; and PNX AFA PSPC-Filinvest-Northgate in Alabang, Muntinlupa.

For his part, Phoenix Petroleoum Philippines, Inc. Senior Vice President Atty. Raymond Zorilla expressed their company’s full support to the DOTr Free Ride For Health Workers Program, saying that they want to contribute in making travelling easier for health workers, who, they believe, play a very important role in the current situation.

"Phoenix is committed to our goal of becoming an indispensible partner of everyone whose life we touch, and we wanted to show to the people that even during a crisis like this, Phoenix is here to serve them and even extend more help to those in need,” Phoenix SVP Zorilla said.

“We partnered with DOTr because we support the government's efforts in helping our health workers. Their role in this situation is crucial, so we want to make it easier for these brave individuals. Through this initiative, we will be able to help more people, while staying true to our ‘Sasamahan ka ng Phoenix’ battlecry," Atty. Zorilla added.

Since its initial launch on 18 March 2020, the DOTr Free Bus Service Program for Health Workers has transported 15,403 medical frontliners as of 30 March.

From its initial three (3) routes during its first day of operations, the program, which operates 24/7 now serves 19 routes.

PHLPost deploys “Green Delivery” electric vehicles for relief operations in Pasig City

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has deployed its environment friendly “Green Delivery” electric assisted bicycles in the transportation and delivery of relief goods to communities and medical supplies for health workers dealing with Covid-19.

PHLPost is advocating #PusongPHLPost to emphasize the postal agency’s role in fulfilling its avowed mission to serve the Filipino people in its own capacity during these trying times.

These “Green Delivery” electric bicycles are a landmark initiative of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), PHLPost, Pasig Transport, TailG, the Pasig Government and Clean Air Asia to assist the local government in the delivery of postal items.

Due to their mobility, these small electric vans and bicycles can penetrate narrow streets and roads for easy distribution of food packs and relief goods to residents staying at home while under strict Enhance Community Quarantine (ECQ) to help stop or slow down the spread of disease.

The vehicle is a pilot testing project to facilitate sustainable transport to thrive in the “Green City” of Pasig. It is one big step towards achieving a fully modernized postal system serving the needs of Filipinos using eco-friendly vehicles.

“What we have now in Pasig can be replicated in other parts of the country”, PHLPost said.

PHLPost has recognized the importance of transitioning to cleaner mail deliveries by using eco-friendly vehicles for postman in the Philippines. Their mission: to deliver fast and efficient postal services anywhere in the country.

These special customized electric bicycles’ are being donated by Chinese manufacturer Tailing Electric Vehicles Co. Ltd (TAILG).

Latest Mensahe ni Duterte sa gitna ng #COVID19 pandemic

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Sa speech ni Duterte kagabi, he was again at his element - no script and very empathic.

Dahil PATAYAN na naman ang usapan. Inorder nya ang pulis at militar ng shoot-to-kill sa lahat ng papalag sa gobyerno nya.

Pero kapag PAGLIGTAS NG BUHAY ang usapan, nanlulumo sya. Kailangan ng script, at nauutal pa. Hindi talaga sanay.

Sya nga pala, ang hinihintay nya palang solution ay may madevelop na vaccine ang mga mas advanced na bansa. Syempre, una ang CHINA sa billing.

Pero teka, di ba galit sya sa vaccine (Dengvaxia)?

Galit man sya o hindi, kailangan talaga bida ang CHINA.

Yan po ang Presidente nyo, PILIPINAS.

Kaya pa? Parang humihina na ang palakpakan, ha.

Duterte: Habang naghihintay tayo, andaming problema na pumuputok na. Hirap na nga tayo, and there are people... who try to mess up 'yung kokonti nating... ang ating supply hanggang dyan lang yan.

Duterte: We are trying na magkaroon ang lahat equally, pera saka pagkain. Pero maghintay kayo. Huwag ninyong gamitin ang pwersa. I am addressing the Left. Kayong mga Left, you are not the government.

Duterte: Huwag ninyong subukan ang Pilipino. We are ready for you. Gulo o barilan o patayan. I will not hesitate to order the police to arrest and detain you. Kapag kayo na-detain, bahala kayo sa pagkain ninyo.

Duterte: My orders are sa pulis at military, pati mga barangay. Na kapag may gulo, okasyon na lumaban at buhay ninyo ay nalagay sa alanganin, shoot them dead.

Duterte: Huwag ninyong subukan ang gobyerno. Tinanggal ko sa politiko yung distribusyon ng pera at pagkain. Binigay ko kay Sec. Bautista. Ang DSWD may sariling distribution network 'yan.

Duterte: 'Yung goods, bigas, bilisan ninyo at pagkain 'yan. Mayroon tayong ginawang hakbang to sustain us but only if there is order. Kapag magulo, walang order, walang distribusyon na mangyari. Kaya mapipilitan akong sabihin na huwag ninyong gawin 'yan.

Duterte: Ang pagkain dadating, huwag lang kayong magulo para smooth. Do not intimidate, challenge government. Matatalo kayo. Magtiis na lang kayo siguro ng delayed delivery pero dadating 'yan.

Duterte: I am ordering the pulis to go around... maghanap kayo ng taong bastos. Kung mahuli mo kung ano ang binubuhos niya sa health worker, ibuhos mo rin sa kanya para tabla.

Duterte: 'Yung frontliners, huwag kayong mag-alala. I will support and defend you.

Duterte: Kayong Kadamay, wala nang awa-awa. Ang nahuli, wala. Do not play hero at this time.

Duterte: Now is the time to set an example to everybody. Let this be a warning to all. Follow the government at this time because it is critical. Do not harm our doctors.