Known for a leadership style that reflects simplicity, incoming President Rodrigo Duterte told his official family to get rid of luxury cars.
That policy will extend to his Cabinet members, who he urged to use Toyota Avanza, a mini multipurpose vehicle that’s just like your typical Uber ride.
“Duterte wants an Avanza because that’s the cheapest,” said Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, Inquirer reports.
“When someone asked me what I will do, I said I will invoke separation of powers,” the designated House Speaker from Davao del Norte and longtime friend of Duterte said jokingly.
In a meeting with his Cabinet members after his proclamation, Duterte emphasized that he wants a frugal administration. His rules include no using of public funds for junkets, no flying via business class for his appointees and no expensive luxury cars.
The 71-year-old mayor of Davao City for two decades will assume office on June 30.
