Manila, March 24 -- The Region 1 (Ilocos) Alliance of Modernized Transport group called on the national government to continue the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) during a peace rally held in Dagupan City on Monday.

Jessie Quiroz, president of the Cooperative Development Authority-Public Utility Cluster Region 1, emphasized that a successful PTMP is essential not only for improving commuters' quality of life but also for driving economic growth in the region.

"We humbly request unwavering commitment to the second phase of the PTMP focusing on route rationalization and fleet management. This includes establishing a clear Land Public1/Tansport Route Plan and optimizing the number of authorized units per route," he said, read...