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Senator Dick Gordon reiterated that the law he authored seeking to prevent the commission of crimes by motorcycle-riding suspects does not impose the installation of metal license plates, referred to as “doble plaka,” on the front and rear of every motorcycle. Gordon, who chairs the Senate justice and human rights committee, said Republic Act (RA) […]
Quezon City District 2 Councilor Winnie Castelo is urging authorities to put up covered motorcycle lay-by areas along major roads in Quezon City and other parts of Metro Manila. His appeal is contained in a resolution he introduced in the city council and is addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Public Works […]
Decrying the continuous rise in criminal incidents perpetrated by riding-in-tandem criminals, most of which remain unsolved, Senator Dick Gordon prodded anew the Land Transportation Office and the Department of Transportation for the full implementation of Republic Act 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act as he expressed fear that the unabated killings in the country […]
Motorists, especially motorcycle owners, can now send their concerns and grievances on poor and unlawful services by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) through an online complaint desk launched by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. “Mayroon na ngayong malalapitan ang mga kababayan nating sawa na sa mabagal o tiwaling serbisyo ng LTO lalo na ‘yung milyon-milyong […]
Senator Dick Gordon reiterated that the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Law will protect the public from crimes committed using motorcycles and will help secure the motorcycle owners and riders from being victimized and used by criminals for illegal and brutal acts. Gordon, author of Republic Act No. 11235, pointed out that the number of people being […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), together with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), is tapping motorcycle riders as domestic tourism ambassadors to show a “safe, fun, and practical” travel experience as several destinations reopen in the Philippines. The “motourismo” campaign seeks to revitalize the travel experience under the new normal and allow tourists to rediscover the […]
Senator Dick Gordon, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) commended Honda Philippines for donating 104 units of motorcycles, adding that the donation would be very useful for the COVID-19 operations, blood services and other humanitarian operations of the PRC. Gordon, accompanied by PRC Secretary General Elizabeth Zavalla and Assistant Secretary General Ramon […]
Senator Dick Gordon reiterated the urgent need to implement Republic Act No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Law following the assassination of 48-year-old radio reporter Rex Cornelio Pepino, who was shot dead recently in Barangay Daro, Dumaguete City by unidentified motorcycle riding-in-tandem gunmen. Gordon, the principal author of the law, once again called on […]
Recognizing the need for an alternate mode of public transportation, Senator Dick Gordon has recently expressed support for the proposed measure allowing the use and regulation of motorcycles as an alternate mode of public transportation but stressed the need to safeguard the safety and protection of the public. In co-sponsoring Senate Bill No. 1341 or […]
With the increasing number of motorcycle riding-in-tandem-related crimes in the country, Senator Dick Gordon stated that motorcycle riding assassins should be arrested and stressed that such crimes should be stopped immediately in the name of public safety. Gordon has been condemning the killings committed by motorcycle-riding gunmen and has been consistently reiterating his call for […]