Advocates hold a forum for
tricycle
drivers and operators
Last November 22, 2018 from 5:30PM
to 9PM at Max’s Scout Tuazon, Diliman, Quezon City, The Madrigal Foundation
headed by Ms. Therese Madrigal with its partners had a successful launched of “Para Kay Manong Toda,” an Advocacy
campaign to help our marginalize tricycle drivers to help them alleviate their lives
by being heard through forums, seminars and press conference by inviting
government officials and private sectors as panelist’s and speakers. That way,
the Foundation is hoping that at least some of their needs will be heard by
means of these awareness programs.
Two panel discussions have been
held with topics that range from environmental concerns to wellness. Speakers included;
1. Shariff Ibrahim (An advocate and
aspiring public servant. Running for a seat at the senate)
2. Migui Moreno (Actor and
Businessman. Aspiring public servant from Quezon City)
3. Mario Batuigas (Aspiring public
servant from Bulacan and a former radio broadcaster and now holds an online
broadcast)
4. Bong Quiroga (Business Chamber
President for Business)
5. Rey Castro (Barangay Captain at
Santa Maria, Bulacan, TODA)
6. Usec Rose Bistoyong (Climate
Change Council)
7. Eva Lisa Adoremos (Manong Toda)
8. Ms. Therese Madrigal (Madrigal
Foundation)
Ms. Therese Madrigal is overwhelmed
with the outcome. Attendees came even from other countries just to attend the
event and more from the local government units.
She mentioned that the event is just the start and will be touring
nationwide to support the trike drivers and operators.
The event was moderated by PTV Anchor
Emelie Katigbak and Manila Times Business Writer Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas.
The “Para Kay Manong Toda” that
aids the wellbeing of the marginalized tricycle drivers. Most of the tricycle
drivers are head of the family and works 7 times a week to support their loved
ones without health insurance and most doesn’t received benefits from the
government. These modern-day heroes are exposed to pollution and some
environmental hazards everyday.
One of the programs under this
project is to seek help to focus on their working and medical conditions. In
this way, these heroes can continue helping their families and the society as
well giving good transportations to those in need. The foundation believes that
information dissemination is one way to be heard.
For more information:
09778978877/022193503
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