JV: Railways as growth engine low govt priority

THE Philippines is one of the first countries in Asia to have a reliable railway system but because of lack of support from the government the country is lagging behind its neighbors in terms of having efficient, safe, fast and modern trains, according to Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito.

In a recent privileged speech, Ejercito blamed lack of interest of the Aquino administration to invest more in mass transportation particularly in an integrated railway system that could help spur progress.