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‘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

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

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:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Manibela to hold protest against PUV modernization program on January 16

(1st UPDATE) Manibela clarifies it is holding a protest, rather than a transport strike, in the hopes the government will halt the implementation of the public utility vehicle modernization program.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 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

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

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

Enlightening Discussion: Attention SC

Facts or myths. Modernity or absurdity. Sharing with you, this short (13-minute) Youtube video of DZXL news program/discussion with Atty. Claire Castro, re the PUV Modernization Program — for added / important enlightenment of your readers regarding the issue. Please watch it fully. PUV MODERNIZATION PROGRAM– PÀMATÁY SA MARALITANG PILIPINO?! PINIPILIT ANG MGA DRIVERS NA […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 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

Government urged: Study PUV modernization program more amid consolidation extension

Government urged: Study PUV modernization program more amid consolidation extension.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

LTFRB won’t dictate PUV brand in modernization program

No specific vehicle brand or model would be required from transport cooperatives and operators under the public utility vehicle modernization program of the government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 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

SC junks petition vs PUVMP order due to procedural issues

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition from a coalition of jeepney operators and drivers challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the Department of Transportation Order for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 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

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

DOTr to SC: Dismiss petitions vs PUV modernization

The Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board have asked the Supreme Court to dismiss for lack of merit a petition seeking to stop the implementation and ultimately void government orders related to the public utility vehicle modernization program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Team Mandaue to settle jeepney dispute

Team Mandaue to settle jeepney dispute.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Robber apprehended by roving police after attempting to accost a woman who was waiting for jeepney ride

Robber apprehended by roving police after attempting to accost a woman who was waiting for jeepney ride.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Modern jeepney bumps into traffic light post in Mandaue

Modern jeepney bumps into traffic light post in Mandaue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Maco landslide: Apex Mining says 3 buses, jeepney waiting to shuttle workers accounted

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 February) – The three buses and a jeepney waiting for workers of Apex Mining Corp. were found buried in the landslide that hit Barangay Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro, the company said. In a statement sent to MindaNews Saturday, Ma. Teresa Lopez Pacis, Apex Mining assistant vice president for […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024