Hino joins first nationwide modern PUV caravan, showcases new jeepneys

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), one of the pioneer participants of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, joined the first Modern PUV Caravan held at the Clark Economic Zone in Pampanga earlier today with the theme “Arangkada ng Pagbabago Tungo sa Kaunlaran.“

The Modern PUV Caravan is a joint undertaking of the Department of Transportation(DOTr), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC) in cooperation with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Landbank of the Philippines, various industry associations and vehicle manufacturers, including HMP.

During his speech, LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III said, “The caravan launch today is a strong manifestation of the collaborative effort of private and public partners in the implementation of the PUV Modernization Program. We intend to push this program as far and as fast as possible and that won’t happen without the support of all the stakeholders.” LTO Undersecretary Mark Richmond de Leon likewise called for the support of all stakeholders, especially the drivers and transport cooperatives, for the success of the program. He highlighted that the PUV Modernization Program is a priority project of the government because a modern, reliable transportation system can help usher in a better economy for the country.

Around thirty legs of the modern PUV caravan are scheduled to be held nationwide until February 2020. Phase one of the caravan, which will run for the entire month of July until the first week of August, includes stopovers in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan; San Fernando City, La Union; Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Santiago, Isabela; Baguio City; Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; and Marilao City, Bulacan.

HMP will be showcasing its PNS-compliant modern PUVs, Jeepney Class II (AC) and Jeepney Class III (AC), during the different legs of the caravan. These Euro 4–powered Hino jeepneys provide comfortable seating and are equipped with safety features such as a speed limiter, CCTV, GPS and a dashboard camera, which all ensure a better, safer commuting experience for both Filipino drivers and passengers.

HMP Chairman Vicente Mills, Jr. shared, “We are honored to be part of this meaningful program which seeks to gradually improve our national transportation system. It has always been our vision to see a more connected community where people and goods go where they need to go in the most efficient manner and we are positive that this effort brings us all closer to achieving that. HMP is committed and well-positioned to support this PUV modernization initiative and we all look forward to the opportunities that this will open up for our local transportation industry and its various stakeholders.”

As the country’s only one-stop shop for sales, service and the customization of trucks and buses for many years now, Hino has a reputation for delivering premium quality,which commuters can also expect from its modern PUVs. Since last year, HMP has turned over more than 100 modern PUVs to several transport cooperatives in Taguig, Pateros, Makati, Quezon City and Iloilo.

For more information about HMP and its modern PUVs, please visit www.hino.com.phor follow them on Facebook at fb.com/HinoMotorsPH/.

About Hino Motors Philippines Corporation

Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP) is primarily engaged in the exclusive assembly and distribution of quality Hino trucks and buses, distribution of genuine Hino spare parts, and the manufacture and distribution of other automotive-related products and services in the Philippines.

Originally incorporated in March 1975 under the name Pilipinas Hino Inc. (PHI) before it changed its name to HMP in 2015, the company is a joint venture among Filipino investors, Hino Motors, Ltd., and the Marubeni Corporation of Japan.

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Photo above shows (L-R) LTO Chief Asec. Edgar Galvante, LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III, ABMAP Technical Committee Head Bong Cruz, HMP Business Planning Manager Jek Sangel, HMP OIC for Bus and PUV sales Patrick Roxas, LTFRB Region III Director Ahmed Cuizon, DOTr Usec. Mark Richmond de Leon and HMP Consultant for Government Affairs Donato Baysa inside the Hino Eco PUV Class II jeepney during the modern PUV caravan kick-off in Pampanga.