Manila | August 2025 — At the Congressional Budget Hearing, the mask finally slipped. The Department of Trade and Industry’s own Undersecretary said it loud and clear: there is no budget to support local manufacturers of modernized jeepneys. Read that again. No budget. No plan. No priority. ❌ Betrayal in Broad Daylight For years, local
August 29, 2025 | Manila — In light of recent reports and televised hearings mentioning Francisco Motors as a participant in the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) new RACE Program (Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement), Chairman Elmer Francisco has released a strong statement calling for clarity, fairness, and genuine support for local
In 2024, jeepney.io shocked the digital world with a historic debut — growing from 1.6 million users in its first week to 5 million in less than a month. That was just the beginning. Now in 2025, jeepney.io is not only growing faster but also evolving into something much bigger than a social network: it
Quezon City, Philippines — The Philippines’ journey toward a sustainable and inclusive transport future received a strong boost as House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez reaffirmed his full support for the country’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, placing Filipino ingenuity at the center of this nationwide effort. On Saturday afternoon, Speaker Romualdez met with
Manila, November 2024 — At just 22 years old, Dominic Francisco is rewriting the narrative of Philippine public transport. As the President & CEO of Francisco Motor Corporation—an iconic company whose roots trace back to 1947—Dominic is at the forefront of a sustainable transformation in the jeepney industry. Heritage with Heart The legacy of Francisco