Expanding horizons
Bacoor is considered to be the second-largest city in Cavite. A first-class highly-urbanized city that covers 46 square kilometers, it has a population of more than 660,000 residents, making it the 15th most populous city in the country.
To better service its people, Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official local distributor of Hyundai trucks and buses joined Magnificat Transport Cooperative and the city government of Bacoor in inaugurating 10 units of Class 3 modern public utility vehicles (MPUVs).
The newly-launched MPUVs will operate at Molino 4 route Bacoor-PITX and vice versa.
These modernized units offer a safer, more comfortable, and eco-friendly commuting option, featuring CCTV, WiFi, and an automated fare collection system along the Bacoor-to-PITX route.
According to HARI vice chairman, president and CEO, Maria Fe Perez-Agudo, this newest feat is not just an expansion of routes.
“It is an expansion of opportunity.”
“Modern transport connects people to work, family, and daily life. With HARI, you choose safety, long-term sustainability, and a future-ready transport system,” she added.
For her, mobility is a shared responsibility.
“We are proud to support the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), working together to create safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility for all.”
Ceremonial inauguration
This recent feat was officially kicked off with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting organized by the city government of Bacoor, helmed by Mayor Strike Revilla, together with Vice Mayor Rowena Bautista Mendiola, through the Office for the Development of Cooperatives led by Vicenta Lazaro.
Perez-Agudo likewise joined them, alongside Magnificat Transport Cooperative chairman Leonardo Llaneta, general manager Marissa Isla, and Hyundai Alabang Inc. COO Maxwell Quilat.
This rollout marks Magnificat Transport Cooperative’s second MPUV operation, following its first launch in 2021.
Established in 2018, the Magnificat’s steady growth highlights the impact of strong collaboration among local government, transport groups, and private-sector partners.
HARI utilizes its fleet of HD50S GTs, which meets Department of Transportation (DOTr) standards for safe and comfortable commuting. They also use the Hyundai County, a minibus for corporate shuttles and tourism, along with the new electric version, the County New Breeze EV, offering a range of up to 303 km.
One statement added: “The inauguration stood as a clear symbol of progress where modernization is driven not only by vehicles, but by people, partnerships, and a shared commitment to better public service for every Bacooreño.”
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