PANGILINAN PUSHES FOR E-VEHICLE USE TO SOLVE POLLUTION,DRIVER'S WOES

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has filed a bill to “help solve air pollution, public health, and low income drivers” through the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.

“The Philippines is a disaster-prone country, and our roads are especially unbearable when it rains. Non-stop rains and flooding cause horrendous traffic jams. This is a direct impact of climate change to our everyday lives. We must start changing our daily lifestyle to help lessen the impact of climate change,” Pangilinan said in a statement on Sunday.

In filing Senate Bill 1540 or the “Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Including Charging Stations Promotions Act of 2017,” Pangilinan wants to lessen the country’s contribution to climate change, and eventually lower the health risks brought by air pollution, as well as provide more income in the transport sector.

In line with the Philippines’ commitment to reduce its carbon emissions by 70 percent by the year 2030, Pangilinan seeks to provide time-bound tax incentives for the manufacture, assembly, and use of hybrid and electric cars as well as charging stations.

SOURCE: newsinfo,inquirer.net

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