Section 1
SECTION 1. Section one of Republic Act Numbered Forty-one hundred fifty-six is hereby amended by inserting thereafter Section one-a which shall read as follows: "SECTION 1-a. Statement of Policy.—The Philippine National Railways, being a factor for socio-economic development and growth, shall be a part of the infrastructure program of the government and as such shall remain in and under government ownership during its corporate existence. The Philippine National Railways must be administered with the view of serving the interests of the public by providing them the maximum of service and while aiming at its greatest utility by the public, the economy of operation must be ensured so that service can be rendered at the minimum passenger and freight prices possible."