New inter-reg’l routes to revitalize socio-economic lives

Department of Transportation (DOTr) head Secretary Arthur Tugade affirms that the newly-launched inter-regional routes touching BARMM will indeed revitalize the disrupted socio-economic activities, especially of people in Marawi City who were seriously affected by the siege more than four years ago. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur --The latest inter-regional routes touching Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) which was launched Wednesday, February 23, are foreseen to positively impact the socio-economic aspects of the people in the region, especially in the city after being affected by the siege some four years ago and is now undergoing a massive restoration.  

 

“The opening of five routes will be very pivotal in our aim to revitalize the disrupted socio-economic activities of Maranaos. Through the concerted efforts and in cooperation with the national government, we win in completing the rehabilitation of the City of Marawi by targeting its fundamental needs to recovery so they can restore the once vibrant city and its rich, cultural history,” said Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary Atty. Mark Steven Pastor.

 

He stressed that it is through this project that they are continuing the efforts of the government to help the IDPs return to the siege-stricken city through aiding the ongoing rehabilitation and boosting economic activities between neighboring regions for their benefit.

 

Such was then affirmed by DOTr head Secretary Arthur Tugade, stating that this is one thing that will make the economy and more sectors of involved localities soar, especially of the city here. 

 

“Ang pagbubukas ng mga rotang ito ay maituturing nating pagsibol dahil simula ito ng panunumbalik ng kaunlaran at mas progresibong Marawi at mga karatig nitong probinsya. Hindi lang natin nakamit ang mobility at connectivity sa mga probinsya at rehiyong ito, kung hindi, mabubuksan ang komersyo at pangangalakal sa mga lugar na ito,” he said.

 

[The opening of these routes can be treated as the rise because this is the start of the return of the betterment and more progressive Marawi and its neighboring provinces. We did not just achieve mobility and connectivity of the provinces and this region but this will also open the commerce and trading of these places.]

 

He said that with the needed cooperation, the dream of connecting this city to other places such as Davao City, General Santos City, Iligan City, and Misamis Oriental has come to reality. 

 

With the successful opening of the routes touching BARMM, the DOTr hoped that the healing of the city would continue, transitioning from ground zero back to normalcy as it also assured that its doors, alongside that of its major partner Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), is always open for any call of help in the name of recovery and advancement. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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BARMM welcomes culture, econ dev’t with ‘friendship routes’

The Land Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board together with the Department of Transportation, BARMM’s Ministry of Transportation and Communication, Mindanao Development Authority,  City Government of Marawi, and Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur launch the new friendship routes or the inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro region to pave the way for culture and economic development in the region and nearby localities. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--With the newest road networks welcomed in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), localities covered now see the possibility of culture and economic advancement.

 

Dubbed as friendship routes, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) together with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), BARMM’s Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC), and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), among others, launched the inter-regional routes touching BARMM.

 

LTFRB-11 Regional Director Nonito Llanos III detailed that after the conducted validation route survey in October 2021, some travels were made available, such as that from Davao City to Marawi City via Talakag, Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City and vice versa which was awarded to operator Mindanao Star Bus Transport, Inc. 

 

Further, traversing from Iligan City to Marawi City and vice versa gets easier with the 27 class two public utility jeepneys (PUJs) of the operator Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi-Iligan Transport Services Cooperation, while General Santos City and Dipolog City are accessibly connected through the operator Rural Transit Mindanao, Inc. 

 

Llanos emphasized that the establishment of these networks is intended for a sturdy linkage between and among all the residents in the localities involved. 

 

“The creation of inter-regional routes is in the full sense of connectivity and continued exchange of brotherhood among different regions in Mindanao,” he said.

 

Llanos further bared that two more routes were identified and are just waiting for the successful selection process for qualified transport groups to strengthen its mission of providing convenient lives to every citizen.

 

“We hope that this will be done as soon as possible and more friendship routes will be opened for a more safe, secured and comfortable transport of the people of Mindanao… The robust community that we witness around and the resilient people of the city will surely encourage all of us,” he said. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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‘Friendship routes’ exemplifies resilience, hope: MinDA

New transportation service is now available for people traversing through routes touching the Bangsamoro region. Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairperson Secretary Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta conveys such an accomplishment is a manifestation of evident resilience, connection, and hope. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur-- ”These routes are beacons of renewed resilience, connection, and hope. These routes will reap stories of development, triumph, and harmony as we move towards development as one Mindanao, better and stronger than ever,” said Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairperson Secretary Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta as she expressed how she sees the newly-launched inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) dubbed as friendship routes Wednesday, February 23. 

 

Acosta expounded that infrastructures, such as road networks, are critical components of any development as these are strong determinants of the physical progress of a country. 

 

She stressed that it is just appropriate to have more routes, specifically in Mindanao considering that people trade and visit each other.

 

Additionally, these will also facilitate the displaced people’s return to Marawi City, and attract more investors and tourists which expectedly will boost the economic and commercial activities between and among the regions on the island.

 

With this completed effort, Acosta hoped that these friendship routes will be seen in a different but more meaningful development perspective as this is a product of their mandate and mission, thus, a pride for every involved public servant and even the people of Mindanao.

 

“These routes are just not typical infrastructure development. These are symbols of cooperation, hard work, commitment, sincerity of the national, Bangsamoro and local government, and critical private stakeholders,” she said.

 

Now, the MinDa chief expressed optimism that there will be good communication, collaboration, and cooperation between their office, various local government units, and other national agencies to showcase more BARMM, especially the city here. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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LTFRB retaining regular performance until last day of admin

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Atty. Martin Delgra III firmly says their service is not going downhill despite the remaining days of the current administration. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) firmly guaranteed that it will render consistent performance until the final day of the current administration.

 

LTFRB Chairman Lawyer Martin Delgra III underscored that their most recent accomplishment which was the launching of the inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro region Wednesday, February 23, vouched for their promise that their service is not going downhill despite the last remaining days of their governance.

 

“Ang enthusiasm natin [Our enthusiasm] at the first day of this administration, July 1, 2016, has the same enthusiasm to move forward to bring about a fundamental change in the country, particularly in Mindanao as shown by what is being done here in Marawi after the siege,” he said.

 

Delgra stressed the grim event that transpired in the city in 2017 posted a strong reminder that cooperation is a must wherein people would come together to address their basic needs, and understand each other to move them around to attain a much deeper recognition of culture and religion, hence, paving the way for economic development.

 

Now, with the opening of the new routes coming from, going out and even within the Bangsamoro region, the LTFRB alongside the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the region’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) is optimistic to have exchange culture and understanding between the people of the various regions in the country, particularly in Mindanao, as it will likewise bring about movement for the everyone in a safe, comfortable and efficient manner.

 

Welcoming this latest effort, Delgra assured that they will further capacitate the Bangsamoro region, especially to address the need for public transport, while he then reiterated their commitment to continued service to Filipino citizens. 

 

“We continue to do the work that we need to do to bring about peace and development in this place. Tuloy-tuloy [ang serbisyo] [The service will carry on]... We will continue to work solidly, firmly, and happily until the last day of this administration. We are consistent with the mandate of President Rodrigo Duterte to make the Filipino lives comfortable,” he said. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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MinDA hopes for more inter-regional routes in Mindanao

Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta joins the launching of inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro region where she outlines the potential of Marawi City to host a future BIMP-EAGA conference. (Michael John Paclar/PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The secretary of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is hoping for the opening of more inter-regional routes to foster economic development among regions in Mindanao. 

"Kailangan natin ng mas maraming rota sa Mindanao kasi we trade with each other and we visit each other as friends, relatives, and families [we need more routes in Mindanao because we trade with each other and we visit each other as friends, relatives, and families]," said Sec. Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta during the launching of inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro region.

Acosta also stated that the inter-regional routes are not just typical infrastructure development but symbols of cooperation, hard work, commitment, and sincerity of the national, Bangsamoro regional government, local government units, and private stakeholders to push forward progress and development.

"For MinDA, these routes are beacons of renewed resilience, connection, and hope. These routes will reap stories of development, triumph, and harmony as we move towards development, move forward as one Mindanao, better and stronger than ever," she said.

According to the MinDA chair, the newly-launched routes would also facilitate the return of displaced families to Marawi City and attract more investors and tourists to the Bangsamoro region.

"Magkakaroon tayo ng maraming investors at turista [we will have a lot of investors and tourists], and this is expected to boost the economic and commercial activities between and among regions in Mindanao," she said.

She further conveyed the potential of Marawi to attract counterparts from the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asia Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and host a future conference of the sub-regional economic cooperation because of its developing Halal industry and the ongoing development projects in the city. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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Friendship routes seen to boost Lanao Sur economy, tourism

Lanao del Sur Vice-governor Mohammad Khalid Adiong delivers the message of Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. where he highlighted the seen impact of the newly-opened inter-regional routes in the Bangsamoro region. (Angelo Dologmandin/PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The opening of the first inter-regional routes going to and from the Bangsamoro region would spur economic and tourism activities in the province, according to Provincial Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr.

"We, in the provincial government, see the inter-regional routes as an additional asset to improve transport connectivity and increase mobility opportunities which are essential for economic competitiveness and investment in peace while facilitating tourist travels that will surely promote Lanao del Sur as the next tourist destination in the region," he said in his message delivered by his son vice-governor Mohammad Khalid Adiong during the launching of inter-regional routes in BARMM.

According to him, the launching of new routes addresses the long-standing problem of accessibility and transportation in the province and its opening would consequently improve the mobility of goods and the people within and outside the province, as well as further enhance the quality of life in the locality by facilitating inclusive growth. 

The governor also said the opening of new routes complements the economic agenda and Vision 2040 of the provincial government which both aim to provide a resilient, sustainable, adequate, modern, and reliable intermodal transport system.

The Department of Transportation, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, and BARMM'S Ministry of Transportation and Communications recently launched three inter-regional routes in the Bangsamoro region which they dubbed as Friendship Routes. These routes include the Davao City to Marawi City route wherein 15 buses of the Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. will operate and traverse from Davao City to Marawi via Talakag in Bukidnon.

Meanwhile, Mayor Majul Gandamra of Marawi City likewise highlighted the beneficial impact of the new routes to the war-torn city saying it will pave the way for easier mobility of goods that would boost the city's economy especially since it is still in the process of fully recovering.  

"This particular route will serve as an avenue for both cities [Marawi and Davao] and their nearby localities to bolster their respective tourism industry which would then generate more jobs and therefore help stabilize our economy and ensure a win-win result for both cities," he further said. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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Gov't launches friendship routes in BARMM

MinDA Chairperson Secretary Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta, LTFRB Chairman  Martin B. Delgra III, and Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra lead the ribbon cutting to formally launch the first inter-regional routes going to and from the Bangsamoro region. (PIA)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Commuting to Davao City for Marawi residents just got easier with the opening of the first-ever inter-regional routes going to and from the Bangsamoro region under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), together with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and LTFRB in the Bangsamoro region launched in the city on Wednesday, February 23, three friendship routes to provide modern, safe, secure, and comfortable public land transportation and help boost the economic and commercial activities in BARMM.

These include the Davao City to Marawi City route wherein 15 buses of the Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. will operate and traverse from Davao City to Marawi via Talakag, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and vice versa.

LTFRB-Davao Regional Director Nonito Llanos III said the launching of friendship routes is a fulfillment of their mandate in the identification and opening of inter-regional routes which can give the full sense of connectivity and continued exchange and brotherhood among different regions in Mindanao.

In a video message, DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said the new inter-regional routes will not only achieve mobility and connectivity in the regions but will also spur economies as it will open up commerce and trade in the areas.

15 buses of the Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. will now operate and traverse from Davao City to Marawi via Talakag, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and vice versa with the launching of Friendship Routes in BARMM. (PIA)

This was affirmed by City Mayor Majul Gandamra who emphasized that the opening of the friendship routes along with the availability of public utility vehicles is a great opportunity to serve the riding public with more accessible, affordable, and convenient public transport.

"This does not only connect two cities but it connects different provinces and different regions. It connects economies, industries and most importantly it connects the lives of our constituents," he said.

The other friendship routes launched are Iligan City to Marawi City with 27 Class 2 PUJs operated by MSU- Marawi Iligan Transport Services Corporation and the General Santos City to Dipolog City via Cotabato with 15 provincial buses operated by Rural Transit Mindanao Inc.

Llanos said two more routes were identified and are now waiting for a successful selection process for qualified transport groups. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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