The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received a donation of 10 motorcycles from Senator Sonny Angara.
Angara initiated the donation in support of the MMDA’s Motorcycle Riding Academy which is set to open on September 27.
The Motorcycle Riding Academy will provide riders formal training on both theoretical and practical aspects of motorcycle riding, as well as basic emergency response training.
The Motorcycle Riding Academy aims to provide riders with basic training on handling motorcycles, road courtesy and discipline, and following traffic rules.
The Academy aims to provide riders with basic training on handling motorcycles, road courtesy and discipline, and following traffic rules.
MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes and Angara signed a deed of donation and acceptance held at the MMDA Head Office in Pasig City.
It was witnessed by MMDA Deputy Chairman Usec. Frisco San Juan Jr. and General Manager Procopio Lipana.
Artes said that he is grateful for the donated motorcycle units.
“I would like to extend my earnest gratitude to Sen. Angara for his generous donation to the agency,” the MMDA chief said during the turnover ceremony and signing of the deed of donation and acceptance.
Moreover, he acknowledged the contributions of the veteran legislator for several projects of the agency which include the purchase of 50-seater air-conditioned ferry boats to supplement the current fleet of the Pasig River Ferry Service; procurement of CCTV cameras and garbage traps; and enable the necessary funding for the expansion of the agency’s Communications and Command Center.
For his part, the seasoned lawmaker assured that he will continuously support the MMDA’s budget.
“Every year, hindi kayo mababawasan at madadagdagan pa ang inyong budget.”
“Every year, hindi kayo mababawasan at madadagdagan pa ang inyong budget. Asahan po ninyo ang tulong natin bilang Chairman ng Senate Committee on Finance dahil kinikilala po natin ang dagdag-ginhawa at benepisyo na ibinibigay ng inyong ahensiya sa Metro Manila,” the senator said.
