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Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms

Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms.....»»

Category: newsSource: sunstar sunstarJan 16th, 2024

Jeepney phaseout hinarang ng mga employer, worker

Naglabas ng nagkakaisang pahayag ang mga employer at worker group upang tutulan ang phaseout ng mga jeepney sa PUV Modernization Program. The post Jeepney phaseout hinarang ng mga employer, worker first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated News10 hr. 54 min. ago

Jeepney drivers rejoice ‘partial victory’ for phaseout extension

Jeepney drivers rejoice ‘partial victory’ for phaseout extension.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

A Call for a Just Transition to Modern Jeepneys

We, the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI), a social development and advocacy network of more than 250 church faith-based groups, non-governmental organizations, and people's organizations in the Philippines,  stand in solidarity with the jeepney drivers and operators who are facing the threat of losing their livelihood due to the jeepney modernization program. We support their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

‘Film director’s arrest meant to cover up jeepney phase out’ – jeepney drivers

Castro’s arrest, which was based on a social media post, shows a dangerous precedent for vocal critics of anti-citizen government policies. By DANIEL ASIDO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) condemned the arrest of film director Jade Castro and his companions, noting that this is only… The post ‘Film director’s arrest meant to cover up jeepney phase out’ – jeepney drivers appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Kolorum jeepney babaha sa mayo

Asahang babaha ng mga kolorum na jeepney sa susunod na buwan kapag natapos na ang deadline sa franchise consolidation sa Abril 30. The post Kolorum jeepney babaha sa mayo first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization

“Most members in my group are seniors,” he said, “My father is 72 years old, yet he drives every day because he doesn't want to rely on his children. He needs money for medication, electricity and water to survive. Where will they find a livelihood? I’m sure no company would want to hire them anymore, right?” The post Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

‘Miners and anays’ – anti-business

From jeepney modernization to issues involving the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, both houses of Congress are now investigating the mechanics of the jeepney modernization program and the franchise of the NGCP......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

PISTON, Manibela announce April 15 strike vs PUVMP consolidation deadline

Two progressive groups announced a "tigil-pasada" starting this Monday to protest the April 30 franchise consolidation deadline under the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program — a requisite before the jeepney's eventual phase out......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders

As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

PUV consolidation deadline moved by 3 months

MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney drivers and operators who have yet to form themselves into cooperatives for the PUV consolidation can heave a sigh of relief, for now. President Marcos gave them until April 30, or three more months, to apply for consolidation under the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP). Presidential Communications Office (PCO).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

PNP refutes claims of blocking jeepney drivers protesting PUVMP

The Philippine National Police denied reports of blocking protesting jeepney drivers bound for a transport caravan against the public utility vehicle modernization program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

2K modernong jeepney ginarahe

Isiniwalat ni Manibela president Mar Valbuena na higit 2,000 modern jeepney ang nakaparada lamang sa mga garahe dahil ayaw ng mga driver na ipasada ito sa laki ng hinihinging quota. The post 2K modernong jeepney ginarahe first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Can we fully electrify jeepney fleets under PUV modernization program?

If the goal is to reduce emissions, why not go full electric in the modernization of Philippine jeepneys?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

PISTON knocks on SC: Halt PUV consolidation deadline

In a last effort to attempt save their livelihoods, jeepney drivers led by transport group PISTON asked the Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of the public utility vehicle consolidation a day before its deadline. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Amid Marcos-Duterte infighting, transport group seeks unity vs PUVMP

Transport group PISTON warned the public against being distracted by the recent spat between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying that they are equally responsible for the impending jeepney phaseout......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

No more extension for PUV consolidation deadline — Marcos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government will not grant another deadline extension for franchise consolidation under the public utility vehicle modernization program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Ivana Alawi nagbigay suporta sa mga jeepney drivers

NAGPAHAYAG ng suporta ang Kapamilya actress na si Ivana Alawi sa mga ipinaglalaban ng mga drayber sa nakaambang jeppney phaseout sa bansa. Isang video ang ibinahagi ng Panday SIning PUP sa kanilang Facebook page nitong February 13 kung saan makikita ang dalaga na nakasakay sa harap ng jeep katabi ang driver. May pasaherong nagtanong kay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Brazil: Mixed Rights Record for Lula s First Year

(Sao Paulo) - The administration led by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made important progress in the protection of the Amazon, women's rights, and other rights during 2023, but has failed to tackle the chronic problem of police abuse or defend human rights consistently abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its&.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Japan Again Calls Out Chinese Government s Rights Abuses

Last week, during China's fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Japan expressed "concern about the human rights situation in China" and recommended that Beijing "protect the rights of the minorities, including Tibetans and Uyghurs ... guarantee the fundamental rights and freedom under the Hong Kong basic la.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Landlessness looms if charter change happens

“More than the yearly ceremonial commemorations, we strive to continue Edsa's legacy of defense of democracy and struggle against fascist dictatorship and tyranny." The post Landlessness looms if charter change happens appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024