Francisco Motors Media Command
The proof layer of the King of the Road.
Francisco Motors has moved from heritage story to public proof: national media, global coverage, government engagement, sustainability platforms, operator relationships, and the clean mobility movement powered by Jeepney.io and DOMENG®.
Media Timeline
Every appearance, in order.
Newest first: national TV and radio, print and online press, government engagement, global coverage, and the operators and communities behind the story -- Francisco Motors' full public record, in one chronological list.
DTI FY2027 Budget Hearing, House of Representatives
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.
One News "The Big Story" with Ces Drilon
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.
Philippine Daily Inquirer: "From jeeps to EVs, Filipino vehicle maker stakes claim"
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.
Francisco Motors Endorsed by Speaker Romualdez
House Speaker Martin Romualdez publicly endorsed Francisco Motors' jeepney modernization work -- institutional recognition from the leadership of the House of Representatives.
Gulf News Africa Expansion Feature
FMC's Filipino electric passenger vehicle platform was featured in connection with Africa's green mobility drive and expansion interest across West African markets.
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ABS-CBN Lifestyle: "PH-made e-jeeps, hydrogen trikes to power 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.
DTI CITEM Sustainable Mobility Partner
FMC's participation in the International Food Exhibition and Sustainability Solutions Exchange shows clean mobility alignment with national trade and sustainability platforms.
ATM with Terry Ridon and Alex Baltazar
Public affairs radio discussion on Francisco Motors' modernization plan with transport policy advocate Terry Ridon and host Alex Baltazar.
CNN "The Source" with Pinky Webb
CNN Philippines national coverage of Francisco Motors and the electric jeepney modernization story.
FEJODAP, ACTO, ALTODAP, LUZVIMINDA, TUBOJODA
FMC has built relationships with major transport groups and nationwide cooperative networks representing real operators and drivers.
DOT, LTFRB, OTC Engagement
FMC's platform has been presented in public transport modernization contexts involving transportation agencies and institutional stakeholders. Chairman Elmer Francisco, Senator Raffy Tulfo, and then-LTFRB/OTC Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III all featured in Senate hearing coverage on the PUV Modernization Program and jeepney phase-out.
Rappler: "Francisco Motors wants to give free jeepneys. Slow LTFRB permits stand in the way."
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.
ANC's Headstart with Karen Davila
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.
House of Representatives Congressional Inquiry
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.
DZRH with Sen. Francis Tolentino & DOTr USec Cesar Chavez
A sitting Senator and a DOTr Undersecretary joined Chairman Elmer Francisco on DZRH (January 2024) to discuss Francisco Motors' role in public transport modernization.
RMN DZXL 558 with Kuya Zhander Cayabyab
Radio coverage supporting broader public awareness of Francisco Motors and the transport transition.
GMA7 Dapat Alam Mo
FMC public transport modernization story carried through mainstream national broadcasting.
TV5 One Balita
TV5 One Balita coverage featuring Francisco Motors and the modernization of Filipino mobility.
The Manila Times with Ezrah Raya
Print and online media visibility strengthening institutional credibility around the FMC story.
TV5 Sa Totoo Lang
TV5 coverage with Maricel Halili, Jove Francisco, and Chiqui Vergel discussing Francisco Motors and the public transport transition.
NET 25 Ano Sa Palagay Nyo
NET 25 coverage with Ali Sotto and Patricia Daza featuring the Francisco Motors mobility story.
Radyo Pilipinas with Rey Sampang
Public-service radio visibility for FMC's clean mobility and transport modernization message.
TV5 Frontline Pilipinas
Coverage that helps bring the Francisco Motors mobility story to a national public audience.
CNN Traffic Center with Sam Sadhwani
Mobility, commuting, traffic, and transport modernization context connected to the FMC platform.
DZMM TeleRadyo Kabayan with Noli de Castro
Radio and public affairs coverage reaching commuters, operators, policymakers, and transport stakeholders.
ABS-CBN TV Patrol with Alvin Elchico
National media coverage showing FMC's public transport modernization and mobility platform story.
Our Brothers and Sisters in Service
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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