As the HET finds its new home with the PNR, the technology designed and developed through Filipino ingenuity opens every Filipinos’ eyes to the realization that we can do it! The HET is proof that we can really make dreams come true.
The PNR’s acceptance of the HET is only the beginning. More good news and historic milestones are in the pipeline: comfortable train rides, better commuting experience, predictable travel time, less loss of productivity, and list goes on and on and on.
Below are photos to show the highlights of this very memorable event.
Engr. Acuin at the pilot's cabin. The next time he wants to sit in this area, he will have to ask permission from the PNR’s new owner
At the platform before the HET ride
Releasing of balloons. White and blue represent the colors of the DOST
The HET ride makes a stopover at the San Pedro Station
The DOST, the technology-maker, and the PNR, the technology adopter, a few minutes before contract signing
It is now official - the HET belongs to the Philippine National Railways
Sec. De La Pena shares with the audience his group chat with the Cabinet where he sent pictures and updates regarding the HET turnover ceremonies
Kudos to the DOST, DOST-MIRDC, DOST-PCIEERD, and the PNR for a job well done!
Engr. Robert O. Dizon, Executive Director of the DOST-MIRDC, shares a brief history of the HET from conceptualization to turnover
Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, DOST USec for R&D, further adds positive emotions to the event by recounting all the successes the HET accomplished along the way
Ms. Joseline A. Geronimo, Operations Manager of the PNR, conveys her team's excitement with the turnover of the HET
Mr. Davie Ang, Plant Manager, shares the journey of the Fil-Asia Automotive and Industries, Corp, as the manufacturer of the HET
DOST and PNR share the limelight during the Q&A portion
Ms. Joseliine Geronimo delivers the acknowledgment message of Mr. Junn B. Magno, PNR's General Manager
