A Revolution on the Rails: The Public's Thirst for a New Kind of Service

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We’ve grown used to our government’s promises being broken or forgotten. For decades, the public has become conditioned to a cycle of ambitious declarations followed by perpetual delays and stalled projects. So when a public servant does their job, it becomes a ‘big deal’ for Filipinos. 

This is the sentiment gripping the Philippines as Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon puts a spotlight on projects long delayed and visions once thought impossible. Appointed in February 2025, Dizon is a 26-year veteran public servant, having served under former Presidents Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and Rodrigo Duterte. Yet, it's his current tenure that is turning the "bare minimum" into a big deal. But as taxpayers, we expect beyond the ‘bare minimum’ treatment, as we deserve nothing less.

Gone are the usual empty promises. Dizon’s words are a clear statement of his priorities: "Building high-capacity mass transit, building more walkways for people to walk, for people to bike, is really the way to go." This isn't just about concrete and steel; it's about fixing the country's notoriously slow and corrupt public transportation system. The public is now holding its breath, hoping to finally get the kind of service its tax-paying citizens have long been thirsty for.

The projects he's pushing for hold immense weight. The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is set to reduce travel time from Quezon City to NAIA to just 45 minutes. The North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will shrink the commute from Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and CALABARZON to less than an hour. And the long-awaited MRT-7 is expected to serve 600,000 passengers daily from Quezon City to San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, easing the notorious traffic on Commonwealth Avenue.

This is not about praise; it's about finally seeing a public servant do the job they were expected to do. The momentum behind these projects and Dizon's clear vision represents a powerful shift in public expectation. It's a reminder that revolutionary change doesn't always come from a grand, sweeping gesture, but from the diligent and honest work of those entrusted with the public good. The Philippines is witnessing a revolution, one train, one walkway, one bike lane at a time.

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