UTCPI names Lisza Buscaino-Redulla as president
THE United Transportation Coalition Philippines Inc. (UTCPI) has appointed Lisza Buscaino-Redulla as president, tasking the veteran advocate with unifying the nation’s fragmented transport interests amid a period of rapid modernization.Buscaino-Redulla assumes leadership of a coalition that spans the full spectrum of Philippine transit, from traditional jeepneys and buses to transport network vehicle services or TNVS and emerging mobility cooperatives.In her first address as president, she pledged to prioritize a “cohesive and representative voice” for workers in national policy-making.“Our strength lies in unity, and our progress depends on working hand in hand,” Buscaino-Redulla said.“I carry an unshakeable optimism that together we will build a more empowered, inclusive, and forward-looking transportation community for the Philippines,” she added.The appointment comes at a critical juncture for the sector.As the Department of Transportation or DOTr) pushes for sustainable modernization, Buscaino-Redulla emphasized her readiness to collaborate with the agency under Secretary Giovanni Lopez.UTCPI describes the secretary as a “capable and experienced” partner in accelerating reforms.Joining Buscaino-Redulla is a reconstituted board of directors, including Issei John Manila Goto, Bryant Rhey Manabat and Bon Andaya.Lawyer John Paul Nabua will serve as corporate secretary, providing the legal and governance oversight necessary for the coalition’s institutional initiatives.The new leadership team enters office with a mandate to bridge the gap between traditional operators and modern stakeholders.Under Buscaino-Redulla, UTCPI aims to expand partnerships with civil society and government to ensure that modernization does not come at the cost of driver welfare.
2026-02-22 06:12:09