The 'Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines' on KNN
by J. Tilos
Dumaguete City (29 June 2005) -- Dumaguete City as the "Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines" was featured at the Kabataan News Network (KNN) on June 4, 2005.
KNN took viewers to the streets of Dumaguete City where motorcycles of all types and sizes abound, which earned the city the title "Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines."
KNN's young crew of six selected students from Dumaguete reports that of the total number of motorcycles registered with the Land Transportation Office, the biggest horde come from Dumaguete. These include big bikes, DTs and the so-called "Econopower," which is the most popular.
Statistics show that 30 percent of young people below the age of 18 are already driving motorcycles although the law provides that only Filipinos 18 years old and above can be issued a valid driver's license.
The segment also tackled other concerns on motorcycling such as accidents involving minors, safety gear and compliance to traffic rules.
KNN, the only TV show produced, written and shot by Filipinos aged 15-18, is produced by Unicef Philippines and the Probe Media Foundation and airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on NBN 4 and daily on Nickelodeon as short segments.
Viewers are invited to send story ideas to KNN by e-mailing
[email protected].
Special prizes await senders with great ideas. (PIA)
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