No Parking!

A government bus with license plate SGD-147 is parked Tuesday, June 2, 2009 outside a Catholic church despite a sign that reads "No Parking, Loading, Unloading" in Zamboanga City in Mindanao. (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

Photo: Government Vehicles In Zamboanga City

A government vehicle (SDK-981) in Zamboanga City in Mindanao is spotted with civilian passengers. Government vehicles are strictly for official use only, but many of these cars are also being used for personal purposes also in Zamboanga City. President Gloria Arroyo issued an order restricting the use of government vehicles and asked the public to report state employees and officials who use these cars beyond official trips.

The directive was embodied in Administrative Order (AO) 239 signed by then acting Executive Secretary Jesus G. Dureza on Sept. 15.

The public may report unofficial use of government vehicles by letter to the Presidential Action Center along Arlegui St., San Miguel, Manila, or through text message at 0919-8984621, 0919-8984622, 0919-8984623, 0917-8398462, 0917898-2462 and 0917-8985462.

“The report shall contain, among others, the type of vehicle, plate number, and the place and time where the government vehicle is found, preferably with pictures,” the order said. (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

Photo: Zamboanga City Hall Vehicle Used As School Bus

This Zamboanga City Hall vehicle picks-up students late Friday afternoon, July 25, 2008 at the back of Ateneo de Zamboanga University. The same vehicle was also photographed (top image) July 17 at the same spot fetching students. Its driver and an unidentified woman, believed employees of the Zamboanga City Government, pick up students almost everyday unmindful of what the public would say despite a strict order from the Civil Service Commission that prohibits government cars to be used in personal or private affairs. (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

Photo: Zamboanga City Hall Vehicle...For Family Use Also!

A Zamboanga City Hall vehicle with markings "For Official Use Only" picks up civilians at the back exit of the Ateneo De Zamboanga University late Wednesday, July 2, 2008. The same vehicle and people were also spotted June 27 fetching students. The still unidentified driver of the vehicle and another woman both wear IDs and the same uniform that City Hall employees use. The presence of the government vehicle has caught the attention of many passers-by. Government vehicles are strictly for "official use only". (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

Photo: Is Zamboanga City Hall Vehicle For Family Use Also?

A Zamboanga City Hall vehicle with markings "For Official Use Only" picks up civilians at the back exit of the Ateneo De Zamboanga University late Friday afternoon, June 27, 2008. Government vehicles are strictly for official use only. (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

Photo: Government Vehicles For Private Use Also...

Government vehicles with license plates SEM-717 and SHJ-451 are spotted parked Saturday, Jan. 05, 2008 at the Sta. Cruz market in Zamboanga City in southern Philippines. And another car, SHJ-563, was also spotted being used to shop at a grocery store called LB Supermarket, in Zamboanga City the previous night, while a Zamboanga City Government vehicle assigned with the General Services Office, SGT-868 is parked in the village of Tetuan. And two policemen wearing no crash helmets are seen traveling on a motorcycle whose license plate has been covered to hide its letter code ??-6175. Government vehicles are strictly for official use only. (Mindanao Examiner Photo Service)

The Mindanao Examiner Photo: Zamboanga City Government Vehicle At Night!

A vehicle of the Zamboanga City's General Services Office with license plate SGT-868 is parked Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Alfaro street in Tetuan village. Local government cars are often used either to bring children to schools or as personal vehicles by city employees. The use of government vehicles is prohibited unless for official business. (Mindanao Examiner Photo Service)

For Official Use Only...And Family Use Also!

A Zamboanga City Government vehicle (SDK-977) with unidentified passengers is spotted picking up students near the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Many government officials, both local and those working with national agencies, use government cars other than for official business. (Mindanao Examiner Photo Service)