Marcos okay with PPP scheme to improve LRT ops — Dizon
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday.
Dizon emphasized that the PPP scheme is for the improvement of operations of the LRT-2. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
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