PISTON urges SC: Issue TRO vs PUVMP before April 30 consolidation deadline
A progressive transport group called on the Supreme Court to immediately issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a controversial policy a week before the April 30 franchise consolidation deadline set for jeepneys and UV Express units......»»
SC asked to junk PISTON-led petition vs PUVMP
The DOTR and its attached agency, LTFRB, asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition of the PISTON-led transport groups assailing the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP)......»»
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).....»»
TAPE files TRO vs Eat Bulaga court order
Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE) filed a temporary restraining order (TRO) and requested for a preliminary mandatory injunction regarding a court's decision on the "Eat Bulaga" trademark......»»
Partial victory in fight vs PUVMP won through collective action, says PISTON
Groups welcomed the government's three-month extension for public utility vehicle (PUV) consolidation, but said that it's still a long way to go before the repeal of the "corporate-driven" phase-out and modernization program......»»
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. .....»»
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......»»
Piston eyes transport strike
Amid the impending crackdown on traditional jeepneys, drivers and operators are planning to hold a transport strike in Metro Manila as the deadline set by the government to comply with the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) ends on April 30......»»
No TRO as PUJ consolidation deadline lapses
There was no temporary restraining order from the Supreme Court as the April 30 deadline lapsed for consolidation under the public utility vehicle modernization program......»»
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......»»
Davao City jeepneys won’t be affected by PUVMP consolidation, says LTFRB exec
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 15 January) – Public utility jeepneys in this city will not be affected by the ongoing efforts to consolidate jeepney drivers and operators under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), which the government is implementing in the hopes of modernizing public transportation in the country, an official of the Land […].....»»
BIR-Davao urges taxpayers to file ITR before deadline
BUREAU of Internal Revenue-Davao Region (BIR-Davao) calls on taxpayers to file their income tax returns (ITR) and not wait for the deadline which would be this coming April 15, 2024......»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
EDITORIAL - Minimum inconvenience
With just over a week to go before the deadline, 313 routes in the National Capital Region still lack a consolidated transport service entity, according to data from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. After a one-month grace period, the LTFRB says it will no longer give another extension of the deadline, as it cited a 76.6 percent consolidation rate nationwide......»»
‘Register early, don’t wait for deadline,’ Tongson urges new voters
‘Register early, don’t wait for deadline,’ Tongson urges new voters.....»»
Marcos Jr. extends PUVMP deadline by 3 months
President Marcos has approved a three-month extension of the consolidation of public utility vehicles as some groups are calling on the government to resolve issues in the implementation of a program designed to modernize the sector......»»
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......»»
Unconsolidated jeepneys given 15-day leeway after consolidation deadline
Unconsolidated jeepneys that continue to ply their routes after the April 30 deadline will be free from penalties until mid-May — but they will be fined and impounded as "colorum" vehicles should they continue after initial reminders......»»
DMW sets April 15 deadline for kin of deceased Saudi OFW wage claimants
DMW sets April 15 deadline for kin of deceased Saudi OFW wage claimants.....»»
TESDA courses as alternative for unconsolidated PUV drivers? Jeepney drivers weigh in
Unconsolidated jeepney drivers and operators are now at risk of losing their source of income if the Supreme Court does not issue a temporary restraining order on the memorandum circulars of the Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, which would enable the implementation of the consolidation deadline......»»
LTFRB chief kampanteng PUVMP maipatutupad
SA PAGBASURA kamakailan ng isang kaso sa legalidad ng Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), umaasa si Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III na ang mga nakabinbing kaso laban sa palit-jeep ay magkakaroon ng parehong resulta. “Base ho sa nangyari ngayon na desisyon ng Supreme Court, kung ito ho ang ….....»»