The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday
launched its "Libreng Sakay" Operations to assist commuters affected
by the transport strike in Metro Manila.
A total of 28 vehicles from the Army, Air Force, Navy, General Headquarters and Joint Task Force-NCR were made available for the operations; 11 of which were already deployed to different places in Metro Manila.
From the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, three KM-450 trucks and two Isuzu Elf were deployed for the Monumento-Pasay and Rotonda via EDSA routes while the three M-35 trucks from the Air Force were deployed for the Monumento-Trinoma via EDSA route.
Three trucks from the General Headquarters and Headquarters Support Command were placed under the disposition of Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for the duration of the operations.
Twelve M-35 trucks from the Army and Navy will also be utilized to provide free rides.
Military personnel will also be deployed to each vehicle to assist in loading and unloading, and ensure the safety and security of the passengers on board.
The AFP’s cooperation with the MMDA and PNP in cushioning the commuting public from the effects of the strike is a manifestation of AFP’s commitment in upholding 'Bayanihan'.
The AFP is also ready to provide further support to the MMDA, PNP and other concerned government agencies during the transport strike.
The goal in this partnership is the successful, peaceful and secured operations aimed at putting primacy to the safety and security of our commuting public.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=655099
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