Chapter 141: The Grand Opening of the New Enterprise

February 01, 2026.

It was a quiet Sunday morning, and Michael sat in the comfort of his office, his gaze fixed intently on the television. The room was filled with the low murmur of the news broadcast, which today was focused on a topic that had become increasingly significant in his life: the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Law. The law was now in full effect, marking the end of an era for the traditional jeepneys that had been a cultural and transport mainstay in the Philippines for decades.

The screen showed images of the city streets, where signs of change were evident. Areas once bustling with the colorful, iconic jeepneys were now dominated by the modern, standardized PUVs, designed to offer safer, more reliable, and environmentally friendly public transportation. The reporter on the scene was on the curbside interviewing commuters. 

"How will it affect you now that the traditional jeepneys are gone?" asked the reporter.