ILOILO CITY, March 21 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday officially turned over to the Iloilo City government the approved enhanced Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) containing the rationalized route mapping and corresponding motor vehicles allowed to ply city streets.

The LPTRP is the core component of the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Act.

"The first to fully implement is Iloilo City and the first also to enhance is Iloilo City. The precedent of our local governments is Iloilo City," said Joshua Gacquit, LTFRB Transportation Development Officer II, during the turnover that was held at the City Mayor's Office.

Mayor Jerry Trenas, in his message, said Iloilo City is brave...