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    Arangkada NG Pagbabago Tungo Sa Kaunlaran

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    The document discusses jeepneys in the Philippines and their environmental impact. It notes that while jeepneys are iconic symbols of Philippine culture and transport the majority of the population, they are also major polluters due to their diesel engines and lack of emissions controls. Modernizing the jeepney fleet through a government program could help reduce pollution but risks financially impacting many jeepney drivers who may not be able to afford the upgrades. Overall the program aims to improve public transportation and the environment, but special attention needs to be paid to the livelihoods of jeepney drivers.

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    Arangkada NG Pagbabago Tungo Sa Kaunlaran

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    The document discusses jeepneys in the Philippines and their environmental impact. It notes that while jeepneys are iconic symbols of Philippine culture and transport the majority of the population, they are also major polluters due to their diesel engines and lack of emissions controls. Modernizing the jeepney fleet through a government program could help reduce pollution but risks financially impacting many jeepney drivers who may not be able to afford the upgrades. Overall the program aims to improve public transportation and the environment, but special attention needs to be paid to the livelihoods of jeepney drivers.

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    The document discusses jeepneys in the Philippines and their environmental impact. It notes that while jeepneys are iconic symbols of Philippine culture and transport the majority of the population, they are also major polluters due to their diesel engines and lack of emissions controls. Modernizing the jeepney fleet through a government program could help reduce pollution but risks financially impacting many jeepney drivers who may not be able to afford the upgrades. Overall the program aims to improve public transportation and the environment, but special attention needs to be paid to the livelihoods of jeepney drivers.

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    Arangkada NG Pagbabago Tungo Sa Kaunlaran

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    "Arangkada ng Pagbabago tungo sa Kaunlaran" is the theme of the modern PUV Caravanthat has

    been launched this year by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Office
    (LTO). This program has long been on the state's agenda, with the goal of improving the riding public's
    quality of life. All commuters were irritated by Manila's terrible traffic and its old Public Utility Vehicles
    (PUV). Such vehicles not only cause pain to the public, but they are also hazardous to one's health and the
    environment. With this, What comes to mind when I ask you to describe a jeepney? You'd say vibrant,
    multicolored paint jobs and flashy decor, but never "old." Jeepneys have been around for a long time and
    have become a symbol of the country and its culture. Jeepneys have become synonymous with everyday
    life in the Philippines. The first was cobbled together using parts of surplus Jeeps left behind by American
    troops after World War II, which the Filipinos converted into transport vehicles that could hold between
    15 and 20 people, but what if I told you those colorful vehicles are harmful to our environment?

    First, I'd like to address a topic that has received little attention; it has the potential to have a
    significant impact on our country and the entire environment. Jeepneys, in particular in Pampanga and
    major cities, are the core of our everyday public transportation and are popular due to their convenience
    and low cost and fare. They are, however, becoming known as environmental vandals. With sardine-can-
    like interiors, exhausts that spurt dark clouds of pollutants, and drivers who pompously disregard traffic
    laws, their massive diesel-powered motors contribute significantly to air pollution and ensuing health
    problems in major cities. Nonetheless, they are regarded as a source of pride in the Philippines.

    Second, for personal transportation, Filipinos use jeepneys. Initially, these vehicles were used for
    air transport or long-distance transportation. However, many people have turned it into public
    transportation by charging a small fee for each passenger who travels a specific route. The jeepney is
    consciously awkward and small. Because the rows of seats are designed to face each other, standing
    upright is difficult. As a result, transporting and transporting customers is risky. Despite the government's
    financial assistance, the change has the potential to be disastrous for jeepney drivers and operators.

    Finally, the industry predicts that jeepneys will travel on new routes that are more efficient and
    predictable in terms of commute time. This will eliminate the indiscriminate stopping of jeepneys and
    allow passengers to board and disembark like on hop-on-hop-off buses. Commuters benefit from the
    program, as do public safety officials, when GPS and CCTV cameras are installed in upgraded jeepneys.
    Drivers will be more disciplined as a result of the training requirements of the order. However, the
    drawbacks of jeepney modernization have prompted drivers and operators to retaliate by staging
    numerous transportation strikes across the country. Although the government recognizes that residents
    want better transportation, it may overlook jeepney drivers who cannot afford a new jeepney. It has a
    long-term impact on both drivers and commuters.

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