IGaCoS recognizes transportation ‘draybers’

ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, March 11, 2015 - Transportation sector plays a crucial role in tourism industry. Traveler’s experiences with drivers often leave impression that can make or break the image of a place.

Recognizing the significance of drivers in the tourism industry of Island Garden City of Samal,  the City  Investment and Tourism Office (CITO) led by Jennifer D. Cariaga organized  the “Draybers” Day Off” which aims to  recognize  and appreciate  the indispensable services of drivers as  important  sector and partners of the city government in  socio-economic development.

The “Draybers Day Off” was one of the highlight activities in the weeklong celebration of the 17th Founding Anniversary scheduled on March 4 , wherein activities hoped to provide memorable experiences to drivers.

“This is our  first “ Draybers’ Day Off”  activity yet the response and support  of the drivers were overwhelming “, CITO Focal Person on Local Transport Development Clark Jasper Montebon said.

He said about 200 skylab and motorcycle drivers attended the  activity some of them attended the forum conducted by the Land Transportation Office IGaCoS District Head Elizabeth Ilustre who talked on the Joint Administrative Order 2014-01 on Revised Schedule of Fines and Penalties for Violations of Laws, Rules and Regulations Governing Land Transportation and a speaker from Honda Philippines Samal Outlet who shared on preventive measures and motorcycle maintenance, about  54 drivers were also able to avail a free haircut and 62 drivers were pampered with a free body massage.

The other drivers also joined the different contests in skylab balance , motorshow, and Da Singing D (singing competition). The motorshow activity was designed for drivers to appreciate the best model skylab and best model pedicab which emphasized on  road  worthiness and  functional accessories (headlight, lamp, horn, etc.) of the motor vehicle and encouraged appreciation from drivers for complete documents particularly the drivers license and unit registration and accreditation with the City Franchising Division and  City Investment and Tourism Office.

The unexpected response and cooperation of drivers to the activity encouraged City Mayor Aniano P. Antalan to consider the “Draybers Day Off” activity as a  regular activity every  IGaCoS Founding Anniversary to show how they are appreciated and to thank them for their services and support to the development of the city and for drivers to take pride in their services and as celebration of their profession.

What the city government look forward to drivers are for them to cooperate with the city government particularly in the tourism programs.  The CITO will continue to reach out to more drivers and educate them with the City’s  tourism programs  and hopefully and eventually all drivers will  be educated and disciplined tour guide of the tourism island. (CIO IGACOS)