PALO, Leyte, May 25-- The Department of Energy
(DOE) has turned over on Thursday eight hybrid cars to government offices in
Eastern Visayas as part of the PHP215 million grant from the Japanese
government.
The region is the first recipient of energy efficient
vehicles outside the National Capital Region in support to the economic and
social recovery of communities devastated by super typhoon "Yolanda"
in 2013.
Recipient regional offices are the Departments of
Environment and Natural Resources, of Trade and Industry, and of Science and
Technology, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Information Agency, Land
Transportation Office, and the Office of the Civil Defense.
“With the mainstreaming of these vehicles, the
consumption of fuel will be reduced. These hybrid cars have an optimized fuel
engine and electric motor to attain highest energy efficiency,” said Antonio
Labios, DOE Visayas field office director.
Japan's Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA) funded the
acquisition of the Toyota Prius, which emits lower carbon emission.
In 2013, the Japanese government coordinated with
the Department of Foreign Affairs and DOE for the Japan grant aid for the
introduction of Japanese advance products and Next Generation Vehicle Package
for the Philippines.
The NPGA is generally designed to support the
economic and social development of developing countries through the provision
of Japanese next-generation vehicles, according to Labios.
For Philippines, the aim of the grant-aid is to
support and complement the government’s rehabilitation and reconstruction
efforts in areas affected by the 2013 super typhoon.
Likewise, it will also provide support to the
Japanese manufacturers through the introduction of their advanced technology
vehicles while contributing to our government’s efforts of promoting efficient
and environment-friendly alternative fuel vehicles.
On May 19, the energy department rolled out 24
hybrid cars to some central offices of national government agencies. (Sarwell
Q. Meniano/PNA)
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