Rappler Talk: Senator Francis Pangilinan on commuter rights bill

Pangilinan hopes to restore the dignity of commuting and create a magna carta for commuters' rights

Rappler.com

Published: 8:21 AM August 16, 2019

Updated: 1:35 PM August 16, 2019

Bookmark to watch the interview with Pangilinan at 3 pm on Friday, August 16

MANILA, Philippines – For many Filipinos, daily commutes of more than 5 hours a day is not an exception.

It has become the norm.

But Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan wants to change that. In a recently filed bill, Pangilinan hopes to restore the dignity of commuting and create a magna carta for commuters' rights.

Want to learn more about the proposed measure? Watch the interview live on Rappler on Friday, August 16 at 3 pm. – Rappler.com

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