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For daily commuters, the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) Libreng Sakay program is more than just free transportation — it’s a lifeline that connects people and builds a sense of community.
For daily commuters like Felipe Valencia, the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) Libreng Sakay program has become more than just a ride — it is both a lifeline and a community.
Valencia, a regular passenger traveling from Naic, Cavite to Metro Manila for work, shared how the free bus service significantly eases the financial burden of commuting.
On average, he saves around ₱180 a day — money that he can now use to help provide for his family’s daily needs, especially food, “Malaking bagay ‘yun kasi para sa akin mula PITX hanggang Naic 90 pesos so paluwas tsaka pabalik na sakay mga 180 pesos ‘yung pamasahe, pagkain ko na ‘yan, pang-meryenda habang paluwas ako or kaya pambili ng bigas kaya napakalaking bagay nun, malaking tulong,” (That’s a big deal for me because from PITX to Naic the fare is ₱90, so going to Manila and back costs around ₱180. That amount could already cover my meals, snacks during the trip, or even a few kilos of rice. That’s why it really means so much — it’s a huge help.)
Beyond the savings, Valencia expressed that the program has also built him unexpected friendships. Over time, he has formed bonds with the bus driver and conductor, describing them as family, “Maayos dito kasi si Kuya Edward na driver maayos mag-drive at tsaka nakikipagkuwentuhan siya, nakikipagbiruan tapos ‘yung mga kasakay naming dito halos magkakakilala na kasi araw-araw kami nakikisakay tapos minsan may magdadala ng tinapay parang isang pamilya na kami dito,” (It’s nice here because Kuya Edward, the driver, drives well and also chats and jokes with us. Most of the passengers have already become familiar with each other since we ride together every day, and sometimes someone even brings bread to share. It really feels like we’ve become one family here.)
He added that every morning, he eagerly waits for the OVP Libreng Sakay bus, knowing it will take him to work without cost — a relief that allows him to focus more on providing for his loved ones.
Valencia extended his gratitude to the Office of the Vice President for sustaining the initiative: “Unang-una sa lahat nagpapasalamat kay Vice President Sara Duterte sa pagbibigay po niya ng libreng sakay. Napakalaking bagay po sa amin ito kasi ang laki po ng aming natitipid, pangalawa ‘yung aming pagsakay safe po kami, hindi kami nag-alala maayos ang biyahe. Nagpapasalamat kami sa lahat ng bumubuo, sa lahat ng staff po kasi kung hindi dahil sa inyo, hindi kami magkakaroon ng libreng sakay kaya maraming, maraming salamat po,” (First of all, I want to thank Vice President Sara Duterte for providing free rides. This is such a big help for us because we’re able to save so much. Secondly, our trips are safe — we don’t have to worry, and the rides are smooth. We are also grateful to everyone behind this program, to all the staff, because without you, we wouldn’t have this free ride. So, thank you very, very much.)
For commuters like him, the OVP Libreng Sakay program stands out as one of the most impactful initiatives of the Vice President’s office — providing not just free rides, but also hope, relief, and a sense of community.
Valencia, a regular passenger traveling from Naic, Cavite to Metro Manila for work, shared how the free bus service significantly eases the financial burden of commuting.
On average, he saves around ₱180 a day — money that he can now use to help provide for his family’s daily needs, especially food, “Malaking bagay ‘yun kasi para sa akin mula PITX hanggang Naic 90 pesos so paluwas tsaka pabalik na sakay mga 180 pesos ‘yung pamasahe, pagkain ko na ‘yan, pang-meryenda habang paluwas ako or kaya pambili ng bigas kaya napakalaking bagay nun, malaking tulong,” (That’s a big deal for me because from PITX to Naic the fare is ₱90, so going to Manila and back costs around ₱180. That amount could already cover my meals, snacks during the trip, or even a few kilos of rice. That’s why it really means so much — it’s a huge help.)
Beyond the savings, Valencia expressed that the program has also built him unexpected friendships. Over time, he has formed bonds with the bus driver and conductor, describing them as family, “Maayos dito kasi si Kuya Edward na driver maayos mag-drive at tsaka nakikipagkuwentuhan siya, nakikipagbiruan tapos ‘yung mga kasakay naming dito halos magkakakilala na kasi araw-araw kami nakikisakay tapos minsan may magdadala ng tinapay parang isang pamilya na kami dito,” (It’s nice here because Kuya Edward, the driver, drives well and also chats and jokes with us. Most of the passengers have already become familiar with each other since we ride together every day, and sometimes someone even brings bread to share. It really feels like we’ve become one family here.)
He added that every morning, he eagerly waits for the OVP Libreng Sakay bus, knowing it will take him to work without cost — a relief that allows him to focus more on providing for his loved ones.
Valencia extended his gratitude to the Office of the Vice President for sustaining the initiative: “Unang-una sa lahat nagpapasalamat kay Vice President Sara Duterte sa pagbibigay po niya ng libreng sakay. Napakalaking bagay po sa amin ito kasi ang laki po ng aming natitipid, pangalawa ‘yung aming pagsakay safe po kami, hindi kami nag-alala maayos ang biyahe. Nagpapasalamat kami sa lahat ng bumubuo, sa lahat ng staff po kasi kung hindi dahil sa inyo, hindi kami magkakaroon ng libreng sakay kaya maraming, maraming salamat po,” (First of all, I want to thank Vice President Sara Duterte for providing free rides. This is such a big help for us because we’re able to save so much. Secondly, our trips are safe — we don’t have to worry, and the rides are smooth. We are also grateful to everyone behind this program, to all the staff, because without you, we wouldn’t have this free ride. So, thank you very, very much.)
For commuters like him, the OVP Libreng Sakay program stands out as one of the most impactful initiatives of the Vice President’s office — providing not just free rides, but also hope, relief, and a sense of community.
Para sa mga komyuters tulad ni Felipe Valencia, ang Libreng Sakay program ng Office of the Vice President (OVP) ay hindi lamang isang simpleng biyahe — ito’y nagsisilbing tulay ng pag-asa at pagkakabuklod ng komunidad.
Si Valencia, na regular na bumibyahe mula Naic, Cavite patungong Metro Manila para magtrabaho, ibinahagi kung paano nakabawas ng malaki sa bigat ng kanyang gastusin sa pamasahe ang libreng sakay bus service.
Ayon sa kanya, nakakatipid siya ng humigit-kumulang ₱180 kada araw — halagang maaari na niyang ilaan para sa pagkain ng kaniyang pamilya, “Malaking bagay ‘yun kasi para sa akin mula PITX hanggang Naic 90 pesos, so paluwas tsaka pabalik na sakay mga 180 pesos ‘yung pamasahe. Pagkain ko na ‘yan, pang-meryenda habang paluwas ako, o kaya pambili ng bigas. Kaya napakalaking bagay nun, malaking tulong.”
Bukod sa tipid, ibinahagi rin niya na ang programa ay nagbigay sa kanya ng pagkakataong makabuo ng bagong pagkakaibigan. Sa araw-araw na pagsakay, nakilala niya at napalapit sa driver at konduktor ng bus, na itinuturing na rin niyang parang pamilya, “Maayos dito kasi si Kuya Edward na driver, maayos mag-drive at tsaka nakikipagkuwentuhan siya, nakikipagbiruan. Tapos ‘yung mga kasakay namin dito halos magkakakilala na kasi araw-araw kami nakikisakay. Minsan may magdadala pa ng tinapay, kaya parang isang pamilya na kami dito,” aniya.
Lubos ding nagpasalamat si Valencia sa Office of the Vice President sa pagpapatuloy ng programa: “Unang-una sa lahat nagpapasalamat kay Vice President Sara Duterte sa pagbibigay po niya ng libreng sakay. Napakalaking bagay po sa amin ito kasi ang laki po ng aming natitipid. Pangalawa, ‘yung aming pagsakay safe po kami, hindi kami nag-alala, maayos ang biyahe. Nagpapasalamat kami sa lahat ng bumubuo, sa lahat ng staff po, kasi kung hindi dahil sa inyo, hindi kami magkakaroon ng libreng sakay. Kaya maraming, maraming salamat po.”
Para sa mga komyuter tulad niya, ang OVP Libreng Sakay program ay isa sa pinakamahalagang inisyatiba ng Tanggapan ng Pangalawang Pangulo — nagdadala hindi lamang ng libreng sakay, kundi pati ng pag-asa, ginhawa, at damdamin ng pagiging magkakapatid sa komunidad.
Si Valencia, na regular na bumibyahe mula Naic, Cavite patungong Metro Manila para magtrabaho, ibinahagi kung paano nakabawas ng malaki sa bigat ng kanyang gastusin sa pamasahe ang libreng sakay bus service.
Ayon sa kanya, nakakatipid siya ng humigit-kumulang ₱180 kada araw — halagang maaari na niyang ilaan para sa pagkain ng kaniyang pamilya, “Malaking bagay ‘yun kasi para sa akin mula PITX hanggang Naic 90 pesos, so paluwas tsaka pabalik na sakay mga 180 pesos ‘yung pamasahe. Pagkain ko na ‘yan, pang-meryenda habang paluwas ako, o kaya pambili ng bigas. Kaya napakalaking bagay nun, malaking tulong.”
Bukod sa tipid, ibinahagi rin niya na ang programa ay nagbigay sa kanya ng pagkakataong makabuo ng bagong pagkakaibigan. Sa araw-araw na pagsakay, nakilala niya at napalapit sa driver at konduktor ng bus, na itinuturing na rin niyang parang pamilya, “Maayos dito kasi si Kuya Edward na driver, maayos mag-drive at tsaka nakikipagkuwentuhan siya, nakikipagbiruan. Tapos ‘yung mga kasakay namin dito halos magkakakilala na kasi araw-araw kami nakikisakay. Minsan may magdadala pa ng tinapay, kaya parang isang pamilya na kami dito,” aniya.
Lubos ding nagpasalamat si Valencia sa Office of the Vice President sa pagpapatuloy ng programa: “Unang-una sa lahat nagpapasalamat kay Vice President Sara Duterte sa pagbibigay po niya ng libreng sakay. Napakalaking bagay po sa amin ito kasi ang laki po ng aming natitipid. Pangalawa, ‘yung aming pagsakay safe po kami, hindi kami nag-alala, maayos ang biyahe. Nagpapasalamat kami sa lahat ng bumubuo, sa lahat ng staff po, kasi kung hindi dahil sa inyo, hindi kami magkakaroon ng libreng sakay. Kaya maraming, maraming salamat po.”
Para sa mga komyuter tulad niya, ang OVP Libreng Sakay program ay isa sa pinakamahalagang inisyatiba ng Tanggapan ng Pangalawang Pangulo — nagdadala hindi lamang ng libreng sakay, kundi pati ng pag-asa, ginhawa, at damdamin ng pagiging magkakapatid sa komunidad.