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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

‘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

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

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

PBBM backs Davao transport project

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing of contracts for the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTMP) on Wednesday, Feburary 7, in conjunction with the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 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

Marcos: Duterte-China secret Ayungin agreement could compromise sovereignty

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the agreement between Beijing and former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the West Philippine Sea as a "secret deal," expressing concerns that keeping it undisclosed could compromise Manila's sovereignty and territorial integrity......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

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)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 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

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

Jeepney strike under way in Philippines as deadline to modernise nears - Philippines

Government tells operators they must join cooperatives by Tuesday and gradually replace their vehicles with greener options A three-day strike by drivers of jeepneys in the Philippines began on Monday as transport groups warned that thousands could be pushed off the roads by government modernisation plans. The jeepney is the backbone of the Philippines transport system. The customised, privately-owned buses, which look li.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 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

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

LTFRB may ‘libreng sakay’ kasabay ng transport strike sa April 15

MAY handog na libreng sakay ang Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ngayong Lunes, April 15. Ito ay para sa mga commuter na maaapektuhan ng transport strike. Ang anunsyo ng LTFRB ay matapos ipahayag ng transport groups na magpapatuloy sila sa serye ng mga welga simula sa nasabing petsa upang ipakita ang hindi pagsang-ayon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Brian Poe-Llamanzares consults with transport groups in Visayas

Brian Poe-Llamanzares consults with transport groups in Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024