The Philippine National Railways (PNR) officially welcomes the Honorable Richard Peralta as the newly appointed Chairman of its Board of Directors. His assumption of the highest position on the PNR Board signals the beginning of a crucial new chapter dedicated to revitalizing the national railway system.
The entire PNR community expresses its strong confidence in Chairman Peralta, recognizing that his extensive experience and firm leadership will be instrumental in strengthening rail operations, ensuring safety, and further enhancing public service delivery across the network.
In his initial statement, Chairman Peralta emphasized the critical need for unity and shared purpose, aligning the agency’s efforts with the national vision. “I only ask for cooperation and for us to fully support the President’s vision for a Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines),” Chairman Peralta stated. “Let us intensify our efforts. Let us all work together for the betterment of our country.”
The PNR is fully committed to supporting Chairman Peralta’s governance and vision to ensure the delivery of a safe, reliable, and effective train service for the Filipino people.
This commitment directly implements the mandate issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez: to guarantee that the public receives safe, efficient, and high-quality transportation service in support of the national aspiration for Bagong Pilipinas.
Chairman Peralta further underscored the foundation of his leadership: “Let us simply do our jobs correctly so that we can achieve our President’s goal of improving service to the people. For God and Country.”
The PNR looks forward to working under Chairman Peralta’s guidance to usher in an era of improved operational efficiency and heightened dedication to the public it serves.
