Remembering a driver’s activist route
Tatay Elmer commuted alone to Tarlac to participate in a protest and caravan against Pax Silica even if he was already suffering from lower back pain.
Remembering a driver’s activist route
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Groups condemn illegal assembly charges vs activists
Groups condemn illegal assembly charges vs activists
"It's infuriating that those who are protesting to demand for a daily living wage of P1,200 ($19.53), lower prices of basic goods, and respect for the rights of workers and ordinary Filipinos are the very ones being charged."
Transport group calls for fare hike amid worsening economic conditions
Transport group calls for fare hike amid worsening economic conditions
Piston said fuel prices and maintenance costs have become significantly higher than in October 2023, when current fares were set, widening the gap between operating expenses and daily earnings.
Aid, other government measures not enough to cushion impacts of oil price hikes – groups
Aid, other government measures not enough to cushion impacts of oil price hikes – groups
“Without price controls and the repeal of deregulation policies, these measures merely create an illusion of control."
Solons, transport workers slam ‘useless’ energy emergency declaration
Solons, transport workers slam ‘useless’ energy emergency declaration
Absence of concrete price control mechanisms leaves transport workers, farmers, fisherfolk, and low-income households vulnerable to what it described as “war-driven oil shock."
Nationwide transport strike
Nationwide transport strike
Urban poor, workers, women, and other marginalized groups bear the brunt of the effects of oil price hikes amid inadequate support from the government.
Cebu transport sector demands oil price rollback, junking of Oil Deregulation Law
Cebu transport sector demands oil price rollback, junking of Oil Deregulation Law
Without government intervention, public utility drivers will continue to bear the brunt of rising fuel prices as their daily earnings steadily decline.
Groups decry ‘state repression’ after LTO seizes protest vehicles
Groups decry ‘state repression’ after LTO seizes protest vehicles
“These vehicles are the drivers’ sole means of livelihood. Impounding them is not just a form of harassment, it is economic punishment.”
Jeepney driver Mody Floranda bids for Senate seat with a call for better transport system
Jeepney driver Mody Floranda bids for Senate seat with a call for better transport system
"We stand with Ka Mody. He is the defender of the transport sector. I am always with him. We joke with him, eat with him, and he's with us on the road."
In Cagayan de Oro, jeepney owners are forced to sell jeepneys over uncertainties
In Cagayan de Oro, jeepney owners are forced to sell jeepneys over uncertainties
Since its launch in June 2017, several groups have continuously protested against the government's public transport modernization program (PTMP). In Cagayan de Oro, a few jeepney operators were forced to sell their units, losing interest in the program.
2-day transport strike a success – transport groups
2-day transport strike a success – transport groups
"If the LTFRB only knows about extensions, what’s stopping the government from just scrapping the whole program instead of repeatedly deceiving and playing us around?”
Jeepney drivers welcome Senate move to suspend transport modernization
Jeepney drivers welcome Senate move to suspend transport modernization
“This recent development serves as irrefutable proof that the people's collective power can shake even the Senate,” said Mody Floranda, national president of jeepney drivers group Piston.
Drivers, commuters suffer from PUV ‘modernization’
Drivers, commuters suffer from PUV ‘modernization’
After six years of the government’s program to phase out jeepneys, thousands of drivers and operators are still feeling the cruel punishment.
Labor groups demand release of 6 arrested jeepney drivers
Labor groups demand release of 6 arrested jeepney drivers
They had no income for two months and received no aid from government. When they held a protest demanding government to allow them to earn a living, they were arrested and detained.
Suspension of jeepney operation: commuters’ dilemma in ‘new normal’
Suspension of jeepney operation: commuters’ dilemma in ‘new normal’
The transport movement argued that the old jeepneys must not be sidelined when there is an obvious increase in demand due to the reduced passengers of other PUVs for physical distancing.
‘Free our labor organizer’ — KMU asks PNP
‘Free our labor organizer’ — KMU asks PNP
Marklen Maojo Maga, 39, was arrested by policemen in plainclothes at around 8:40 a.m. after he brought his son to school. It was only in the evening that his family and lawyers confirmed that he is being held at the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group compound in Camp Crame.
Start of jeepney phaseout protested, alternatives pushed
Start of jeepney phaseout protested, alternatives pushed
The apprehensions and the stiff fines have prompted operators to temporarily sideline their jeepneys, resulting in reduced number of jeepneys plying the streets thereby creating more difficulties for commuters.
Yearender 2017: Continuing corporate takeover of the transport system
Yearender 2017: Continuing corporate takeover of the transport system
“Corporations, which are by nature expected to recover the cost of their expenses and liabilities can raise the minimum fare without a public hearing.”
Piston president arrested, handcuffed on way to posting bail
Piston president arrested, handcuffed on way to posting bail
“The police wanted to make a statement and terrorize the people especially those critical of government programs such as the bogus jeepney modernization.”
Transport groups want explanations from Secretary Tugade in Senate hearing
Transport groups want explanations from Secretary Tugade in Senate hearing
“We welcome and appreciate the effort of Sen. Grace Poe. That’s what we want to hear from the government.”
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