The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to
provide whatever help it can to help in addressing Metro Manila's traffic woes,
especially those caused by colorum vehicles.
AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla made this
statement as the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB)
announced that it is studying the possibility of using military personnel in
tracking down colorum vehicles.
"We will comment as soon as we receive and study the
request or proposal to help in resolving Metro Manila's traffic woes.
Nonetheless, as part of government, the AFP stands ready to assist within the
limits of its resources," he added.
LTFRB chair Atty. Martin Delgra III earlier said they are
considering assistance from the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group
and AFP to track down colorum vehicles.
“We are working inter-agency with other government offices
like MMDA, HPG and representatives of AFP so you see some soldiers on the road
to go after colorum,” he added.
“With AFP, it will be just like what happened currently
wherein we have sought assistance from HPG. They are deputized to enforce LTFRB
rules. But details are still being discussed,” Delgra stated.
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