The apprehension is part of the inter-agency’s “Tanggal Bulok, Tanggal Usok” which sets the phase for the public utility vehicle modernization program. “We will be strictly enforcing the on-road inspection of public transport vehicles,” DOTr Undersecretary Thomas Orbos said in a statement. “All public transport that we see not road worthy will be stopped and will be issued a subpoena for them to undergo the Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS),” Orbos added. President Rodrigo Duterte had said that jeepneys above 15 years old should be replaced by the start of 2018. The DOTr clarified that the agency will only look at the roadworthiness of the vehicles during the first three years, and will not immediately implement the phase out of jeepneys above 15 years of age.

Source: Manila Times January 08, 2018 16:07 UTC