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LTFRB elated as RTMI donates 45-seater aircon bus to AFP

CAGAYAN de Oro City–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Office 10 (LTFRB-10) was elated over the donation by a bus company of one airconditioned bus to the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Forward Service Support Unit based in Cagayan de Oro City.

Rural Transit Mindanao Inc. (RTMI) has donated one 45-seater airconditioned bus to the 10th Forward Service Support Unit (10FSSU) based at the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.

LTFRB-10 Regional Director Aminoden Guro, who was invited to witness the turn-over ceremony last Friday, recalled how RTMI provided buses to the army troops during the Marawi siege some three years ago in response to the request made by the Philippine Army, through the LTFRB Regional Office 10.

"This time, there's no need to request from bus companies any more. The donation made by Yanson Group of Bus Companies, through the RTMI, will help ease the burden of transportation shortage on the side of the military," Guro said.

RTMI has facilitated military transport of personnel in terms of augmenting transportation by providing buses, through the LTFRB, for the Armed Force of Philippines' operating troops during the Marawi incident, Guro said.

Allan Vallente, RTMI vice president for administration, Mindanao Area, said the donation of the bus is part of RTMI's corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, even as he said that the military has helped them in their operation along the way.

"We hope that through this simple act of kindness, we are able to help ease the transportation (woes) of the military. Let this 45-seater bus be a symbol of harmonious relationship that we have, and may it help serve you (10 FSSU) and the rest of your (military) community," Vallente said during the blessing and turn-over ceremony.

"This is also a way of thanking you (military) for your continued support in our daily operations," he added.

In response, Lt. Col. Lawrence Aninag, commanding officer, of 10FSSU, said: "RTMI, as a company, has been our partner in our administrative and operational functions, especially during and after the Marawi incident."

RTMI also opened various opportunities by way of enhanced skills training of some military personnel, said Aninag.

Aninag also said, "10FSSU assisted in carrying out their (RTMI) CSR by providing RTMI with security awareness program, conducted to its drivers and other personnel."

The bus will be used in times of calamity, to rescue stranded passengers, during insurgency, and other incidents free of charge.

A memorandum of agreement between RTMI, represented by VP Vallente, and 10FSSU, represented by Lt. Col. Aninag, sealed the deed of donation, witnessed by Col. Michele Anayron, chief of staff, 4ID, and RTMI Bulua Branch Manager John del Castillo.

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