The United Transportation Coalition Philippines, representing more than 80,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers nationwide, congratulates Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez on his appointment as Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary.
Coalition spokesperson Atty. John Paul Nabua welcomed the appointment with confidence. “We warmly congratulate Secretary Banoy Lopez on this well-deserved appointment. He is an excellent choice to lead the DOTr at this critical juncture for the transport sector,” he stated.
Drawing from personal experience, Nabua praised Lopez’s qualifications: “Having worked with him during his tenure as Undersecretary for Administration, I personally witnessed his professionalism, his deep institutional knowledge, and his genuine concern for stakeholders. At that time, I was serving as a consultant for the Land Transportation Office, and we often collaborated on key issues. I can attest that his steady leadership and grasp of the sector will serve the public well.”
The Coalition emphasized that Secretary Lopez’s extensive institutional experience positions him to continue vital transportation system reforms while supporting the group’s advocacy for greener, modernized public transport.
“As an organization representing over 80,000 TNVS drivers nationwide, we look forward to constructive engagement with Secretary Lopez on pressing issues affecting drivers, operators, and commuters. We strongly support the deployment of more electric vehicles, including modern electric jeepneys, as part of the country’s transition to sustainable mobility,” Nabua stated.
The Coalition reaffirmed its readiness to partner with DOTr under Secretary Lopez’s leadership, emphasizing its role in shaping an inclusive, efficient, and environmentally sustainable transport sector.
