Solon offers his bomb-proof SUV in exchange for aging Noy’s car 03/08/2012

Solon offers his bomb-proof SUV in exchange for aging Noy’s car

03/08/2012
To save money on a brand-new bomb-proof presidential car President Aquino has expressed desire to acquire, a member of the House minority bloc yesterday offered to trade his brand-new sports utility vehicle with the aging presidential car which was severely damaged during the floodings brought about by tropical storms “Ondoy” and “Sendong” in 2009 and 2011, respectively.

At the weekly minority press briefing, Iloilo Rep. Augusto “Buboy” Syjuco bared he was willing to trade his Level 7, 2011 model, bomb-proof Toyota Land Cruiser with the Mercedes Benz limo the President is currently using which reportedly stalled during one of his trips to Baguio City.

“The minority bloc supports the acquisition of an armored vehicle for the President,” Syjuco said..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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