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Chairman Elmer Francisco sat down with veteran broadcast journalist Ces Drilon for an in-depth, unedited interview on One News' "The Big Story" (TV5, August 2026): independent national media scrutiny of the program, not a sponsored placement.
One News PH segment on Francisco Motors Chairman Elmer Francisco's call for government support to make the rollout of Philippine-made EVs a success.
Gulf News (Jay Hilotin) reports the launch of the ELEKTRON, Francisco Motors' first passenger EV: a five-door compact crossover with an estimated range of up to 600 km in its premium variant, offered in three trims priced from P1,947,000, with battery options from 54.9 to 81.5 kWh and single- or dual-motor all-wheel-drive setups.
Independent Sunday Biz feature on Francisco Motors' $100-million EVIS investment proposal -- an on-record interview with Chairman Elmer Francisco covering both the electric jeepney and the ELEKTRON® SUV, and the Board of Investments' oversight of the program.
ANC 24/7 interview with Chairman Elmer Francisco on making quality and affordable modern jeepneys.
CleanTechnica (Raymond Tribdino) reports that California's Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development has backed Francisco Motors' expansion plans with an incentive package covering tax credits, equipment exemptions and workforce training. Chairman Elmer Francisco described a proposed Santa Clarita Valley facility of roughly $5 billion in capital investment, with 1,800 to 2,200 jobs at full capacity.
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The Philippine Star (Louella Desiderio) reports that the government aims to finalize the rules of the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) this month, and names Francisco Motors among the firms that have expressed interest in joining.
The Philippine Daily Inquirer (Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta) reports that only two vehicle manufacturers have so far signaled interest in applying for the government's Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS): Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and Francisco Motors, which plans to manufacture an electric jeepney and a sport utility vehicle with a $100-million investment.
BusinessWorld reports that DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and Francisco Motors Corp. have indicated their interest in joining the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), which has four slots and up to P15 billion in support for each enrolled EV model.
Discussed on the floor of the Philippine Congress: House Committee on Appropriations, FY2027 budget hearing for the Department of Trade and Industry, 24 Aug 2026. Lawmakers and DTI officials discuss Francisco Motors directly, including DTI's on-record confirmation that the company has applied for the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) program. Unedited footage, official House of Representatives broadcast.
Chairman Elmer Francisco sat down with veteran broadcast journalist Ces Drilon for an in-depth, unedited interview on One News' "The Big Story" (TV5, August 2026): independent national media scrutiny of the program, not a sponsored placement.
MarkLines, the automotive information platform, reports Francisco Motors' US$100 million proposal to enroll an electric jeepney and the ELEKTRON in the Philippines' EV incentive program (subscriber article).
Tech Pilipinas (Luis Reginaldo Medilo) reports that Francisco Motors plans a $100 million (over P6 billion) investment to build an electric jeepney and the ELEKTRON compact SUV under the government's EV Incentive Strategy. The report says the body shell, chassis, wiring and battery pack will be made at a dedicated Francisco Motors facility, working with technology partners in California and Asia.
Independent Sunday Biz feature on Francisco Motors' $100-million EVIS investment proposal -- an on-record interview with Chairman Elmer Francisco covering both the electric jeepney and the ELEKTRON® SUV, and the Board of Investments' oversight of the program.
The Philippine Star (EJ Macababbad) reports on the push to invest in electric vehicles and quotes Francisco Motors chairman Elmer Francisco appealing for more government support for the local EV industry.
One News PH segment on Francisco Motors Chairman Elmer Francisco's call for government support to make the rollout of Philippine-made EVs a success.
Daily Tribune columnist Kathy Moran introduces Francisco Motors, the Manila maker founded in 1947 and known for the jeepney, and calls the ELEKTRON a symbolic milestone for a long-established Philippine automaker entering the EV market.
NoypiGeeks (Patrick Cañete) reports the launch of the ELEKTRON, Francisco Motors' first electric vehicle, in three variants, with the Basic model rated at over 400 km on a 54.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.
Gulf News (Jay Hilotin) reports the launch of the ELEKTRON, Francisco Motors' first passenger EV: a five-door compact crossover with an estimated range of up to 600 km in its premium variant, offered in three trims priced from P1,947,000, with battery options from 54.9 to 81.5 kWh and single- or dual-motor all-wheel-drive setups.
Tech Times (Ronald Holman) reports the unveiling of the ELEKTRON, Francisco Motors' first battery-electric SUV, with the Deluxe variant priced near ₱1.95 million.
AdoboMoto covers the unveiling of the ELEKTRON, Francisco Motors' first fully electric passenger vehicle, and the opening of reservations.
Unbox.ph (Duey Guison) reports the unveiling of the ELEKTRON, Francisco Motors' first electric compact SUV, in three variants with the top-end Deluxe listed at Php 1.947 million and orders handled through Founder Orbit.
GizGuide (PJ Icogo) covers the launch of the fully electric ELEKTRON compact SUV and the opening of reservations for early supporters.
Adobotech reports the official unveiling of the ELEKTRON, the Philippine automaker's first all-electric passenger SUV, and the opening of reservations.
Astig.ph (Candy Chan) covers the full ELEKTRON reveal: the three trims, the Deluxe price, the DOMENG AI assistant, the BAKBAKAN strategy game and the JEEPNEY.io digital sales model.
Astig.ph (Candy Chan) reports that bookings have opened for the ELEKTRON, the first Filipino EV crossover, ahead of its July reveal.
Unbox.ph (Duey Guison) previews the July 27 ELEKTRON unveiling, with reservations open and local production targeted for 2028.
Homes.ph reports that Francisco Motors' FMC Kidlat electric vans served as the official transportation partner of the International Food Exhibition Philippines and the Sustainability Solutions Exchange at the World Trade Center, May 21 to 23, 2026. The 15-passenger Kidlat runs on a lithium iron phosphate battery with a 250 km range and charges from 20 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes; Chairman Elmer Francisco said the company wants people to experience its own electric vehicles and see they are at par with foreign brands.
CleanTechnica (Raymond Tribdino) reports that the Francisco Motors ELEKTRON battery-electric crossover has moved past the concept phase, built on an EV platform already proven in Turkey and the UAE. The article cites a target range of over 600 km per charge, final commercialization and homologation for Philippine conditions, and Francisco Motors' California expansion toward hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Gulf News (Jay Hilotin) reports the ELEKTRON teaser, an electric crossover to be built in California and China, and its jeepney-inspired heritage.
GizGuide (Bam Natividad) reports that Francisco Motors has unveiled plans for the FMC ELEKTRON compact electric SUV, with company leadership citing a breakthrough by its California and China development teams working with technology partners. Local assembly could begin in 2028 if pre-orders exceed 1,000 units and manufacturing policies are favorable.
NoypiGeeks (Patrick Cañete) reports Chairman Elmer Francisco's teaser of the FMC ELEKTRON, an electric compact SUV for the global market, developed with teams in California and China.
Gadget Pilipinas (Ram Ronquillo) covers the ELEKTRON teaser and the company's statement that 1,000 pre-orders would be needed to consider local assembly by 2028.
Context.ph covers Francisco Motors' plans to seek EV incentives for its global expansion.
Unbox.ph (Duey Guison) reports that Francisco Motors is developing the ELEKTRON electric SUV with teams in California and China, featuring a five-door design with angular lighting and dual LED displays inside. The company said it will bring the vehicle to the Philippine market with at least 1,000 advance orders and government backing, with local manufacturing targeted for 2028.
Chairman Elmer Francisco on Rapido ni Patrick Tulfo with Patrick Tulfo, DZME Radyo TV, April 24, 2026.
Chairman Elmer Francisco on the morning program Gising Pilipinas, DZMM TeleRadyo (Radyo Patrol 630), April 23, 2026.
Chairman Elmer Francisco on a Bombo Radyo Philippines program, broadcast from Bombo Radyo Cagayan de Oro (April 2026).
CleanTechnica (Raymond Tribdino) reports that California's Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development has backed Francisco Motors' expansion plans with an incentive package covering tax credits, equipment exemptions and workforce training. Chairman Elmer Francisco described a proposed Santa Clarita Valley facility of roughly $5 billion in capital investment, with 1,800 to 2,200 jobs at full capacity.
Bilyonaryo Business News (Eileen Mencias) reports that Francisco Motors has paused its P52.11-billion Camarines Norte special economic zone, the largest PEZA-approved investment of 2024, after Fiscal Incentives Review Board hurdles, and is focusing on its China factory for now. Chairman Elmer Francisco said the company would prefer to invest at home if government support materializes, while it builds manufacturing and research facilities in California and directs China production toward African markets.
Business 360 segment on Francisco Motors shelving its $1-billion PEZA ecozone project.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez publicly endorsed Francisco Motors' jeepney modernization work -- institutional recognition from the leadership of the House of Representatives.
CleanTechnica (Raymond Tribdino) reports on Francisco Motors' partnership with Nigerian entrepreneur Emmanuel Akpakwu to bring the Pinoy Transporter electric vehicle to Nigeria: completely built-up units from its Camarines Norte facility first, then local manufacturing and wider West Africa expansion, with FutureView Financial Services supporting charging, payments and servicing, starting in Benue State and scaling to about 2,000 units in Lagos.
CleanTechnica (Raymond Tribdino) covers the unveiling of Francisco Motors' electric PINOY Transporter, built to Philippine modernization standards: 18 seated and 12 standing passengers, a lithium iron phosphate battery that fast-charges from 30 to 90 percent in about half an hour, and an approximate price of P2.8 million. The article notes the company's aim to become a global Filipino automotive brand with local manufacturing and components.
FMC's Filipino electric passenger vehicle platform was featured in connection with Africa's green mobility drive and expansion interest across West African markets.
FuelCellsWorks reports the Philippine-made electric jeepneys and hydrogen fuel-cell tricycles planned for Benue State, Nigeria.
Disclosed by ABS-CBN as a "BrandNews" feature -- a paid/sponsored placement, not an editorial-staff news article. Covers the Nigeria export agreement, the Francisco Motors Special Economic Zone in Camarines Norte, and Chairman Elmer Francisco's and President & CEO Dominic Francisco's roles. Included here with that disclosure, distinct from the independent press coverage above.
Chairman Elmer Francisco, joining by video call, on Balitang Bayan Alas Singko with host Rigie Malinao, Radyo Pilipinas 738 kHz AM (June 2025).
League Magazine's June 2025 issue features Chairman Elmer Francisco in a story by Nepheline Lim Dacuno on how Francisco Motor Corporation is reinventing the iconic Filipino jeepney while preserving its cultural soul, from postwar ingenuity to hydrogen-powered innovation. It also features Dominic Francisco, the company's President and CEO, whom his father is mentoring. In League's pull-quote, Chairman Francisco says hydrogen-powered vehicles have the potential to redefine how the country thinks about sustainable transportation.
Francisco Motors walks House Speaker Martin Romualdez and members of Congress through its locally made electric jeepney and asks for support for Philippine-made electric public utility vehicles under the PUV modernization program (2025).
FMC's participation in the International Food Exhibition and Sustainability Solutions Exchange shows clean mobility alignment with national trade and sustainability platforms.
The Francisco Motors PINOY Transporter electric shuttle carried ABS-CBN News' Halalan 2025 "Biyaheng City Hall" series to the city halls of six Metro Manila cities, including Manila and Marikina.
Plenary session of the House of Representatives, February 4, 2025 (19th Congress, 3rd Regular Session). Rep. Rufus Rodriguez sponsors House Bill 11402 (Committee Report 1407), an act strengthening the competitiveness of the Philippine motor vehicle industry that declares motor vehicle manufacturing a priority investment sector.
Unbox.ph (Duey Guison) reports Francisco Motors' plan to begin producing the Elektron e-trike in early 2025 at its Northern Mindanao plant, in a standard and a higher-end model.
Milyonaryo (Eileen Mencias) reports that the Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved Francisco Motors' plan for an integrated electric and hydrogen vehicle manufacturing complex in its Camarines Norte special economic zone, a P52.5-billion investment. The facility would build the electric passenger jeepney and the new PINOY Transporter and KIDLAT Van models, and the article notes export agreements already secured with 24 countries.
Manila Standard's Community Spotlight profiles Dominic Francisco, then 20, CEO of Francisco Motor Corporation and a sustainability student at Enderun Colleges, who left regular schooling at 15 to support the family business. He says jeepney modernization is essential but must be done correctly so operators are not left in debt, and advocates affordable, high-quality public transportation.
Unbox.ph (Duey Guison) takes a closer look at the Pinoy Transporter, the Francisco Motors EV jeep closest to actual production, spotted in BGC.
Unbox.ph (Duey Guison) got a first-hand look at Francisco Motors' improved electric jeepney, the Pinoy Transporter, with LED headlights, electronic side doors and air conditioning. The report also covers the Kidlat and Kidlat+ electric vans, seating up to 15 with a rated range of 250 km per charge.
Public affairs radio discussion on Francisco Motors' modernization plan with transport policy advocate Terry Ridon and host Alex Baltazar.
CNN Philippines national coverage of Francisco Motors and the electric jeepney modernization story.
Malaya Business Insight (Irma Isip) reports that Francisco Motors plans to mass produce smart electric vehicles for the domestic and export markets. Chairman Elmer Francisco said the company is processing its PEZA registration as an Electric Vehicle Manufacturer at the 30-hectare Francisco Special Economic Zone in Camarines Norte, which would house its whole supply chain, and that it is negotiating for a 100-megawatt solar and wind farm to power the facility.
GMA Integrated News (Hana Bordey) covers a Senate Public Services Committee hearing on the PUV Modernization Program, where senators urged the government to consult and favor local jeepney makers such as Francisco Motor Corporation.
FMC has built relationships with major transport groups and nationwide cooperative networks representing real operators and drivers.
ANC reports that Philippine jeepney manufacturer Francisco Motors is eyeing 100 terminals for electric jeepneys across the country.
ANC's Dateline Philippines segment on a local jeepney manufacturer that sees the PUV Modernization program as a chance for the Philippines to industrialize.
Daily Tribune (Jing Villamente) reports the LTFRB's clarification on Francisco Motors' proposal to launch a TsuperHero modern-jeepney pilot. The board cited technical points: the proposed Merry Homes (Caloocan) to Sta. Monica (Quezon City) route did not match the partner cooperative's two authorized corridors (51 vehicles), the program requires DOTr certification, and fares and ride subsidies fall outside what a manufacturer can set under current rules.
Manila Bulletin covers the LTFRB's response to Francisco Motors' proposal to offer unli-ride service along jeepney routes and free modern jeepneys to transport groups under the TsuperHero Program. LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III said the request was reviewed and found to have technical issues.
ANC 24/7 report featuring Francisco Motors on jeepney modernization and the TsuperHero Program.
Independent newsbreak reporting -- not a sponsored placement -- on the TsuperHero® Program's free-jeepney rollout, the LTFRB permitting delays, and Maharlika Investment Corporation's commitment to fund Francisco Motors' first jeepney terminal. On-record, unvarnished quotes from Chairman Elmer Francisco.
Milyonaryo (Eileen Mencias) reports that Francisco Motors chairman Elmer Francisco has invited hypercar owners to a drag-style race against his electric vehicle.
The Climate Adaptation Platform looks at the Philippines' jeepney modernization program and the locally made, lower-cost electric Francisco Jeepney from Francisco Motor Corporation.
Radyo Pilipinas 1 segment in which Francisco Motors owner Elmer Francisco presents the company's modern yet iconic jeepneys.
Milyonaryo (Eileen Mencias) reports 1,300 electric jeepney order commitments worth about $30 million.
NewsWatch Plus segment with Francisco Motor Corporation Chairman Elmer Francisco on the company's move to pioneer hydrogen-powered jeepneys through a partnership with an international hydrogen market, alongside more affordable modern PUVs.
One News PH segment featuring Francisco Motors' pricing of its modern jeepney against foreign manufacturers.
CarGuide.PH reports that eFrancisco Motor Corporation has partnered with UK-based hydrogen energy marketplace HDEX to develop hydrogen-powered jeepneys, building on its sub-P1-million electric jeepney made with Philippine-produced components, as the PUV modernization deadline approaches.
Chairman Elmer Francisco discussed Francisco Motors' affordable, hybrid-electric jeepney modernization plan directly with Karen Davila on ANC's Headstart -- including DOTr franchising guidelines and a proposal for Maharlika Investment Corp. co-investment. Independent national news coverage, with 3 companion clips from ANC's own official channel.
Chairman Elmer Francisco addressed Congress directly on January 12, 2024, where LTFRB Chairman Guadiz cited Francisco Motors by name as a domestic jeepney manufacturer during the modernization program inquiry.
ANC 24/7 interview with Chairman Elmer Francisco on making quality and affordable modern jeepneys.
Unbox.ph (Duey Guison) takes a close look at the Francisco Motors electric jeepney: P985,000 for the first 1,000 units, a 150 km range matched to typical 4 to 35 km jeepney routes, about 85 percent locally made components, and 30-minute fast charging. The article notes that success depends on government support and on charging and battery-swap infrastructure the company is coordinating with local government units.
NET25 Mata ng Agila Primetime report on the Francisco Motors modern jeepney priced at P985,000.
Rappler (Lance Spencer Yu) reports on Maharlika Investment Corporation's interest in Francisco Motors and quotes Elmer Francisco on the PUV modernization program, including his view that modern jeepney prices of up to P2.48 million against a P280,000 subsidy reflect a lack of government planning and funding. The report says that whether or not the MIC's interest pushes through, Francisco Motors will pursue its plans.
Milyonaryo reports Elmer Francisco's call for government backing, including a proposed P280,000 subsidy for operators who buy e-jeepneys, to expand production and help modernize the jeepney fleet.
A sitting Senator and a DOTr Undersecretary joined Chairman Elmer Francisco on DZRH (January 2024) to discuss Francisco Motors' role in public transport modernization.
8List.ph (Kaira Guererro) covers Francisco Motors' plan to sell an electric jeepney for about P985,000, with interest-free installments meant to ease the cost for drivers and operators.
PhilSTAR Life (Yoniel Acebuche) profiles the Francisco Motors electric jeepney at P985,000, priced below competing models, with Elmer Francisco stating that every part will be made in the Philippines. It keeps the classic jeepney look while adding air conditioning, CCTV, a wheelchair ramp and QR/NFC automated fare collection.
Milyonaryo covers Elmer Francisco's revival of the family jeepney business with a fully electric jeep priced at P985,000 for the first 1,000 buyers, alongside the Jeepney.io platform.
ABS-CBN News reports that electric jeepneys built by Francisco Motors Corp. will cost less than P1 million, making them affordable to drivers and operators, according to owner Elmer Francisco.
Milyonaryo reports that Elmer Francisco's social platform Jeepney.io reportedly reached 5 million users within three weeks of its October 2023 launch, and was rebuilt with plans to expand.
Radio coverage supporting broader public awareness of Francisco Motors and the transport transition.
FMC public transport modernization story carried through mainstream national broadcasting.
Milyonaryo reports the joint venture between Francisco Motors and a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed VivoPower to supply electrification kits for a new line of electric jeepneys.
TV5 One Balita coverage featuring Francisco Motors and the modernization of Filipino mobility.
Print and online media visibility strengthening institutional credibility around the FMC story.
TV5 coverage with Maricel Halili, Jove Francisco, and Chiqui Vergel discussing Francisco Motors and the public transport transition.
NET 25 coverage with Ali Sotto and Patricia Daza featuring the Francisco Motors mobility story.
Public-service radio visibility for FMC's clean mobility and transport modernization message.
Coverage that helps bring the Francisco Motors mobility story to a national public audience.
Mobility, commuting, traffic, and transport modernization context connected to the FMC platform.
Radio and public affairs coverage reaching commuters, operators, policymakers, and transport stakeholders.
National media coverage showing FMC's public transport modernization and mobility platform story.
Milyonaryo profiles Elmer Francisco reviving his family's jeepney business, with an electric jeepney plant planned in an ecozone in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, and his view that government incentives will be key to affordable vehicles.
One PH news segment on the Francisco Motors modern jeepney that keeps the traditional jeepney design.
NewsWatch Plus Traffic Center segment on Francisco Motors, one of the country's pioneer jeepney makers, creating electric jeepneys that keep the iconic King of the Road look.
ABS-CBN News TeleRadyo report on Francisco Motors showing its own modernized jeepney design.
A long-form video interview with Chairman Elmer Francisco on Francisco Motors and the Philippine jeepney.
Gary Valenciano drives the Francisco Jeepney in the "Manila" music video for the Department of Tourism and National Parks Development Committee's Manila heritage concert honoring Hotdog. Elmer Francisco Industries is credited as jeepney sponsor.
Chairman Elmer Francisco spoke at Seamless Philippines 2019, the payments, fintech, e-commerce and retail conference in Manila.
GMA News (Jessica Bartolome) reports that Francisco Motor Corporation will unveil a prototype of its new electric jeeps at a public launch at Luneta Park in Manila on April 15, 2018.
GMA News Balitanghali report on the new Francisco passenger jeepney set to be launched that Sunday at the Quirino Grandstand.
The Philippine Star (Michael Punongbayan) reports that Pope Francis rode a jeepney-inspired popemobile built by Francisco Motors Corp. during his Philippine visit, carrying him to the Quirino Grandstand for his final mass. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said the Pope was fond of the vehicle, and discussions were under way about donating it to the Vatican.
FMC's 2008 corporate history video: founder Anastacio Francisco, the plant and assembly line, and the FMC Passenger Jeepney.
The Philippine Star (Ted P. Torres) reports that Francisco Commercial Corp. closed an initial deal to export 100 jeepneys to Sierra Leone, with arrangements for further shipments of 100 units a month. The Sierra Leone government had commissioned Sateemax Enterprises to procure the vehicles to replace unsuitable mass transport, with a joint-venture manufacturing operation planned and a total project cost that could exceed $35 million.
The Philippine Star (Junep Ocampo) reports that Francisco Motors unveiled a battery-powered 18-passenger jeepney, developed since 1998 under the late Senator Raul Manglapus' vision of a domestically produced electric vehicle. It ran on a 20-horsepower DC motor and 16 batteries, with a top speed of 55 km/h and a 50 km range per charge.
The Philippine Star (Junep Ocampo) reports on Francisco Motors, the country's oldest existing jeepney maker, and its development of a battery-powered jeepney, the company's third electric vehicle attempt.
The Philippine Star (Marianne V. Go) reports that Francisco Motors formed Sateemax-FMC (SL) Limited, a joint venture in Sierra Leone, West Africa, for a $25 million initiative to assemble and eventually manufacture jeepneys there. The joint venture's president, Musa Tarawally, visited the Philippines in November 2001 to confirm an initial order of 100 completely built-up units, and about 300 Filipino workers were planned to help set up operations.
The Philippine Star (Marianne V. Go) reports that Francisco Motors lowered its damages claim against Mazda Corp. from $66 million to $35 million in a dispute dating to 1999 over assembly rights for pick-up and Econovan models through October 2002. FMC alleged Mazda allowed Ford Motor Co. Philippines to assemble competing models, and had also raised its concerns with the Board of Investments; Ford Philippines disputed the claim, and Mazda's $4 million offer had been rejected. The matter was unresolved at the time of publication.
The Philippine Star (Marianne V. Go) reports that Ford Motor Co. Philippines rejected Francisco Motors' formal objection to Ford's import of Ranger and Econovan models. FMC said it held rights under its earlier agreement with Mazda, which Ford partly owns, and had invested millions retooling its assembly plant; Ford countered that the Ranger differs from FMC's B25 pickup. FMC was seeking $66 million in damages from Mazda.
The Philippine Star (Des Ferriols) reports on the Board of Investments' plan for a mediation body to settle disputes between foreign investors and their Filipino partners without long court battles. Francisco Motors' dispute with its Japanese partner Mazda was named among the high-profile cases the BOI was already handling at the time.
AutoIndustriya's history of the popemobile notes that for Pope John Paul II's 1995 World Youth Day visit to Manila, the pope paraded in an armored truck custom built by CTK Incorporated on a Francisco Motors Anfra AUV chassis with a Mazda engine, and that Francisco Motors has since claimed to have built the popemobile after purchasing it from CTK. Photo: the closing mass of the 1995 World Youth Day at Luneta (Ryan Hernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons).
Francisco Motors was built with the drivers, operators, mechanics, transport workers, and families that kept the Philippines moving for generations. Pictured: TsuperHero Program drivers with their jeepneys.
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