Inanunsiyo ni Senior Deputy Minority Leader at Northern Samar 1st District Representative Paul Daza na epektibo na sa darating na buwan ng Abril ng kasalukuyang taon ang pagpapatupad ng Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) ng Republic Act No. 11698 o ang Vintage Vehicle Regulation Act.
Ginawa ng beteranong mambabatas ang pahayag ng bumisita ito kasama ang ilang several vintage car enthusiasts sa Presidential Car Museum sa Quezon City Memorial Circle.
“It’s the love month and our love for old things must be celebrated. We’re here in the museum not just to celebrate the law on vintage vehicles but also to encourage Filipinos especially the youth to honor history and the sacrifices of our heroes and former presidents. Seeing these presidential cars, carefully preserved, certainly makes me prouder of our former presidents and our rich heritage,” pahayag ni Cong. Daza.
Ang pagbisita ng mambabatas sa museum ay para ihikayat ang ating mga kababayan na bigyang halaga ang historical assets ng bansa.
Sa nasabing museum makikita ang 12 presidential vehicles kung saan na-restored ito sa pamamagitan ng National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).
Kabilang dito ang presidential cars ng rehimen ni Emilio Aguinaldo hanggang sa termino ni dating Pangulo Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Ang presidential car ni Sergio Osmeña’s ay nasa Cebu habang ang sasakyan ni Carlos Garcia ay hindi narekober.
Kasama ni Daza sa pagtungo sa museum ang mga miyembro ng Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) kasama ang founder nito na si Atty. Andy Sta. Maria.
Ang nasabing grupo ay naitatag nuong 1967 at ang pinaka matandang sports car club sa bansa na mayruong 130 members.
“MSCC was formed to provide for the preservation and enjoyment of sports cars. Of course, our members are also excited about this landmark legislation. A part of my wish list? I would really like to encourage the restoration and preservation of vintage cars to the highest standards,” pahayag ni Sta. Maria.
Ang nasabing batas ay pinagtibay nuong April 2022 kung saan sakop nito ang mga sasakyang may 40 years old na ang tanda mula sa orihinal na petcha ng pagmamanupaktura nito.
Sa ilalim ng RA 11698 pinapayagan ang importation, exportation, at registration ng vintage vehicles.
Ang registration sa Land Transportation Office ay magiging valid hanggang tatlong taon at ang mga may-ari ay maka-avail ng “Vintage Vehicle” plates.
Layon din ni Daza na i-develop pa ang vintage car restoration industry sa bansa.
“Vintage vehicles are not mere “toys”. Of course, they are sources of pride and enjoyment. However, it is important to optimize the potential economic opportunities that they can create while preserving the country’s heritage in its motoring history,” pahayag ni Cong. Daza.
