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00:00 The Pistons and their group will continue to call for the PUB consolidation.

00:04 Even though it's the deadline for the PUB consolidation,

00:07 and if that's the case, there's still the issue of transportation.

00:10 We will still have Transportation Undersecretary Ferdinand Ortega.

00:14 Good morning Usec Ortega.

00:16 Good morning Egan.

00:18 Let's be clear. Is this the last deadline and there's no extension for the PUB modernization?

00:27 It's clear from what the President said.

00:30 Two weeks ago, three weeks ago, the deadline was final and firm, April 30.

00:35 In fact, if you can see, only a few are joining.

00:40 So I think by now, those who want to join and those who don't want to join are fully decided.

00:46 So the deadline is firm.

00:48 So what will happen to those who haven't registered, consolidated, and had a cooperative tomorrow,

00:54 will there be a deadline on May 1?

00:57 They are indignant that they will travel and they're not afraid of being delayed.

01:03 They will be in the couloir tomorrow.

01:05 First of all, the LTFRB will give the due process.

01:09 It will be given by the SHOCOS and they will be answered.

01:11 So it will take a few days, maybe a week or two,

01:15 for them to finally be informed that they don't have a franchise and they cannot go to SADA.

01:23 Maybe we should call on those who voluntarily decided not to consolidate.

01:29 They know that they don't have a franchise.

01:31 Maybe they will not travel when the time comes that they are not allowed to travel.

01:37 But those who followed the law are too lazy.

01:39 Those who consolidated, why those who didn't join the natural process,

01:47 they are being babied. Is that right?

01:49 We're not really babying them. We're just giving them a little more consideration because they're still thinking.

01:57 But definitely, like the first ones and those who followed,

02:01 we will treat them the same regarding their joining the consolidation.

02:07 Our reporter said that the passengers are fighting with them because it's possible that the passenger passenger will be expelled

02:15 if the PUB modernization is continued.

02:17 What is the truth behind this?

02:19 Precisely, modernization is for the passengers. They are our number one customer.

02:23 And there is no basis, what they're saying, that if we modernize, the price will increase.

02:29 In fact, the price seven years ago, the difference between the traditional and modern is two pesos.

02:35 Up to today, after seven years, the difference is still the same. It's still two pesos.

02:41 So what our friends in the transportation sector are saying that the price will increase, that's not true.

02:48 The problem here is the issue in the Supreme Court. What is the petition?

02:52 If the Supreme Court agrees to the PUB modernization, the TRO, the Supreme Court will stop it.

02:59 Will the individuals be able to recover this agreement when it comes to the franchise?

03:07 It's hard to comment because the Supreme Court hasn't made a decision yet.

03:10 Are you ready for any decision of the Supreme Court?

03:12 Definitely, the government and anybody should follow any decision of the Supreme Court.

03:17 And here, we have another question. What is the plan for the bike lanes?

03:20 Will they be removed? Will they remain? Will they be expanded to include motorcycles?

03:27 What is the initial study of the DOTR?

03:30 On the part of DOTR, according to the President and our policy on transportation, the bike lanes will continue.

03:38 In fact, we have several bike lanes that will be created in the Philippines.

03:43 As Secretary Bautista said, it's a priority and it will continue.

03:47 Is there a plan of the DOTR to ensure safety for cyclists and motorcycle riders, especially in the hot weather?

03:56 What are the reminders we can give you?

03:57 Maybe in the hot weather, in certain parts of the day, they should not travel by bicycle because the exposure is low.

04:06 But on the part of DOTR, we will provide them with protection when they ride their bikes

04:12 so that they will be safe with their motorized vehicles.

04:16 Maybe in every corner, you have a drinking or water station.

04:20 Maybe that's a good idea because small businesses can join to provide that kind of heat.

04:29 Yes, if there's a marathon or a game, there are water stations.

04:35 That's a good idea.

04:36 Let's go to the busway.

04:37 I don't know if he introduced himself as the Assistant Secretary of DOTR.

04:43 Yesterday, his vehicle was coded.

04:46 What's the latest? Is this asset confirmed or the DOTR person is pretending?

04:51 I don't have a first-hand info on who he is.

04:54 But in my opinion, if he's the one at fault, definitely you cannot go there.

05:00 But if he has the right to go there, because we have exemption, as long as the operation is being done, we will talk about it.

05:09 Okay. Let's wait for the news.

05:11 Asek, please sue us.

05:15 Yes. We will do that.

05:16 Thank you very much Transportation Undersecretary Ferdinand Ortega. Thank you.

05:22 Igan, you are the first in the news.

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Panayam kay Usec. Ferdinand Ortega, DOTr | UB

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