Grace Poe Questions DOTr’s Slow MRT-3 Rehab
GRACE POE – Senator Grace Poe questioned DOTr about the slow rehab of Metro Manila Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3).
Filipina politician Grace Poe is the adopted daughter of actors Fernando Poe Jr. and Susan Roces.
The 50-year-old politician is one of the leading candidates during the 2019 midterm elections. She eventually made it to the top 12 senators.
Senator Grace Poe is one of the most outspoken politicians in the office. She is quick to give remarks to politicians or plans of the government.
Recently, the Senator aired her thoughts about the planning of renovating one of the main modes of transportation in the Philippines.
Based on a report from Inquirer, The chairman of the Senate committee on public service, Grace Poe, commented on the current status of the Metro Manila Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) on Thursday.
The female politician also gave a remark about the management of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on the issue. She said if the train doesn’t stall, there are fumes and leaks and asked why the agency wasn’t able to fix the problem within three years.
“Pag hindi tumirik, umuusok o tumutulo… hindi pa ba sapat ang tatlong taon para maisaayos ang problema?” she said.
According to the report, Poe questioned why a P22 billion budget for the rehabilitation wasn’t enough to fix the glitches of the transit.
“One cannot blame the Filipino people, especially the train passengers, for yearning for relief from the glitches that plague MRT-3’s operations.”
“It is but just and right that we give them a ride that is safe, convenient and comfortable because the people deserve no less,” she added.
Based on the report, DOTr previously denied that the condition of the train is becoming worse citing the number of service interruptions last year.
In the first quarter of 2019, the offloading incidents decreased.
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