{"id":259835,"date":"2020-06-30T08:03:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T12:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=259835"},"modified":"2020-06-30T08:03:52","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T12:03:52","slug":"p17-b-subsidy-eyed-for-public-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/06\/30\/p17-b-subsidy-eyed-for-public-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"P17-B subsidy eyed for public transport"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: KEEPING DISTANCE. Passengers observe safe physical distancing while aboard a modern jeepney plying the Roces-Cubao (Diamond) route along Panay Avenue in Quezon City on Monday (June 22, 2020). (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Duterte administration\u2019s economic team has recommended the implementation of a PHP17 billion subsidy program for public transport amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.<\/p>\n

In a virtual presser on Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque bared the fund will be used to assist critically impacted workers and businesses in the transportation industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cIniisip din po ng<\/em>\u00a0economic team\u00a0na magbigay ng subsidiya, hindi po malaking subsidiya, iyong<\/em>\u00a0enough\u00a0lamang para naman makabawi iyong mga<\/em>\u00a0public transportation\u00a0na hindi po nakakapagbiyahe ng<\/em>\u00a0100 percent capacity (The economic team is considering giving a subsidy, not a very big subsidy, just enough for the public transport to recover for not being allowed to resume 100 percent of their capacity),\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Roque, however, noted that this proposal will need the approval of Congress.<\/p>\n

He did not clarify whether the amount would be part of the assistance under the proposed \u201cBayanihan to Recover as One\u201d bill.<\/p>\n

\u201cIyong<\/em>\u00a0proposal\u00a0para sa<\/em>\u00a0subsidy\u00a0na umaabot mahigit kumulang<\/em>\u00a0PHP17 billion\u00a0pero ito po ay<\/em>\u00a0proposal,\u00a0kinakailangan apruban pa ng ating Kongreso<\/em>\u00a0(The proposal which will reach more or less PHP17 billion is just a proposal, and will need approval from Congress),\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Currently, Roque said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) is revisiting restrictions on certain public transportation modes such as public utility jeepneys (PUJs).<\/p>\n

He, however, noted that several parts of the country with low-risk of Covid-19, such as Baguio and Bohol, have already allowed the operation of PUJs.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Roque urged motorcycle riders to comply with the \u201cno back ride\u201d policy to minimize the risk of catching or spreading the deadly disease.<\/p>\n

He acknowledged possible lapses in law enforcement but noted that an \u201centire nation\u201d approach was necessary for curbing the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Earlier, he said motorcycle back-riding will soon be allowed despite the strict quarantine restrictions.<\/p>\n

The IATF-EID ordered the departments of Transportation, Science and Technology, and Health; the Metro Manila Development Authority; and the Bureau of Philippine Standards to look for the \u201csafest and effective\u201d manner to ensure safe motorcycle back-riding amid the outbreak.<\/p>\n

The government has imposed a \u201cno back ride\u201d policy amid the nationwide community quarantine due to health safety reasons.<\/p>\n

Under IATF Resolution No. 50, the IATF has recommended the government to optimize the use of sufficient and safe public transportation to facilitate the opening of the economy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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