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Marcos orders Dizon to ease plight of public commuters
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Vince Dizon as the new Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and tasked him with improving the commuting experience.
Marcos instructed Dizon to expedite the implementation of crucial public transportation projects, including railways and subway systems.
During his oath-taking ceremony, Marcos emphasized the need to enhance physical connectivity and alleviate the struggles of commuters.
Dizon identified the ongoing Metro Manila Subway project and the North-South Commuter Rail as key initiatives that need to be fast-tracked.
He described the Metro Manila Subway as a potential 'game-changer' for daily commuters.
The President and the new DOTr Secretary also discussed other priority projects that Marcos hopes to leave as his legacy.
Dizon stated that the President's primary concern is to ease the difficulties faced by Filipinos across various sectors, including transportation, healthcare, education, and agriculture.
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