CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The LTOP Foundation Inc. and its nationwide network wholeheartedly express their support for the newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Honorable Vivencio “Vince” B. Dizon. The foundation views Secretary Dizon as a key partner in advancing various programs and initiatives aimed at improving the livelihood of public transport workers, especially drivers across the Philippines.
New Transport Secretary Vince Dizon
As part of its commitment, the LTOP Foundation Inc. is set to launch several key projects that will benefit transport workers. These initiatives include:
Accident Drivers’ Security Life Insurance Coverage – In partnership with Fortune Life Insurance Company Inc., endorsed by the Insurance Commission, this program offers the following benefits:
- Security Life Coverage (P100,000.00)
- Accident Assistance (P100,000.00)
- Unprovoked Assault Coverage (P100,000.00)
- Total Disability Benefit (P100,000.00)
- Partial Disability Benefit (P50,000.00)
- Burial Assistance (P50,000.00)
(LTOP) national president Orlando Marquez
Drivers’ Village (PBBM Housing Project) – A housing initiative for qualified drivers under the LTOP Foundation Inc., in collaboration with government agencies such as Pag-IBIG and the National Housing Authority (NHA)/Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC).
Scholarship Program – Educational support for drivers and their children, covering all courses under the TESDA Tsuper Iskolar program across the country.
Retirement Program – A partnership with the Social Security System (SSS) to provide pension benefits for drivers reaching the age of 65.
Rehabilitation of Iconic Traditional Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) – A modernization initiative ensuring PUJs comply with Philippine National Standards (PNS) and Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) regulations. The project will undergo inspection under the Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (MVIC) of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) while supporting local jeepney manufacturers.
Official Launch Event in Cagayan de Oro City
The official launch of LTOP Foundation Inc. and its projects will take place on March 7, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao.
Secretary Vince Dizon will serve as the guest of honor and inducting officer for the foundation’s national directors, regional directors, and provincial officers. He will also witness the unveiling of the foundation’s major programs. The event will be attended by officials from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Transportation Office (LTO), local government officials of Cagayan de Oro City, and representatives from various provinces in Mindanao.
Proposed Traffic Education Curriculum
In line with its advocacy, LTOP Foundation Inc. is pushing for the inclusion of traffic rules and regulations in the Department of Education (DepEd) curriculum from Grade 3 to Grade 12 (Senior High School). The goal is to elevate the standards of Filipino drivers to an international level while also educating passengers and pedestrians on traffic laws to reduce violations and accidents.
This proposal is strongly endorsed by LTOP Foundation Inc. National President Orlando F. Marquez Sr., alongside the foundation’s executive officers and regional and provincial leaders nationwide.
