Outgoing DOTr Chief Vows Commuters' Welfare to Remain Priority
Outgoing Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, moving to the Department of Public Works and Highways, expressed his commitment to prioritizing commuters' welfare during his tenure at the DOTr. He urged his successor to continue these efforts.
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