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Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 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

GPS 2024: Investing in reliable public transport

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed targeted investment of more than $2 billion over the next three years for public transport projects and services, as part of the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport. "Delivering reliable, effective, and efficient public transport is a priority for the Coalition Government. The draft GPS commits up to $2.3 billion for.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 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

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

Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform

“Our commitment to lasting peace never ended. For the martyrs of Mendiola, we continue to assert peace talks [in different administrations] together with the KMP, and we acknowledge the recent breakthroughs in the Oslo Joint Statement, a sign for the resumption of peace talks." The post Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Edsa People Power Revolution: Prayer rally planned in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A prayer rally is set to happen in Cebu on Sunday, Feb. 25, to commemorate the Edsa People Power Revolution. Officials of the Cebu Coalition for Transparency, Accountability, Peace, and Security (TAPS), the lead convenor of the prayer rally, said that the gathering will be held at the Kasadya sa SRP.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

GPS 2024: Over $20 billion to get transport back on track

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government's plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly and safely. "Over the next three years, our investment of around $7 billion per year prioritises economic growth and productivity, increased.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 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

LTFRB huhulihin na mga kolorum jeepney

Hindi na puwedeng pumasada simula ngayong Mayo 16 ang mga unconsolidated jeepney dahil huhulihin na sila ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The post LTFRB huhulihin na mga kolorum jeepney first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Mga unconsolidated jeepney kolorum na – DOTr

Simula ngayong Mayo 1, kolorum na ang mga jeepney na hindi nakapag-consolidate bago natapos ang deadline nitong Abril 30, ayon sa Department of Transportation (DOTr). The post Mga unconsolidated jeepney kolorum na – DOTr first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 1st, 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

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

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 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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

DepEd sinunspinde klase sa sobrang init, jeepney strike

Walang pasok ang mga pampublikong eskuwelahan ngayong Lunes hanggang Martes dahil sa matinding init ng panahon na sinabayan pa ng strike ng mga transport group. The post DepEd sinunspinde klase sa sobrang init, jeepney strike first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Day 1 of colorum PUJ crackdown generally peaceful

The jeepney protest against the public utility vehicle modernization program was peaceful and quiet, the National Capital Region Police Office said, despite unconsolidated transport groups vowing to continue to ply their routes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 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

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