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LTFRB: No basis to immediately implement fare hikes amid PUVMP

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that there is no basis in implementing fare hikes despite the ongoing public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Marina 7 to review ‘high’ Bantayan fare rates

Marina 7 to review ‘high’ Bantayan fare rates.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

inDrive pauses operations to fix fare concerns

Ride-hailing giant inDrive, touted as the potential competitor of Grab Philippines, has suspended its operations in the country to address issues raised by the government regarding its fare system......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

New ride-hailing app inDrive suspended due to fare-haggling system

Prior to the suspension order, inDrive was positioning itself to make a splash as a competitor to Grab. Now, its plans are on pause after the LTFRB questioned its fare-haggling system......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 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

Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike

Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Jeepney drivers, operators prod SC on TRO vs PUVMP

Jeepney drivers and operators yesterday asked the Supreme Court to act on their petition for a temporary restraining order against the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program ahead of the April 30 franchise consolidation deadline......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: 2 motorcycle drivers killed in separate road crashes in Cebu

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, May 6, 2024. 2 motorcycle drivers killed in separate road crashes in Cebu Two motorcycle drivers died in separate road accidents in Cebu before dawn on Monday, May 6. The first accident happened.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

DSWD to aid drivers affected of PUVMP

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that it will provide aid to drivers affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency will respond to any drivers who will approach it, but the assistance will be subject to its assessment......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’

Jeepney drivers and operators group Piston said that those who refuse to join the unjust public transport modernization program are being "designated as illegal, or colorum, by the very same government entrusted to safeguard the rights of the working class." The post Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado

Tinawag na unpopular labor secretary si Bienvenido Laguesma matapos nitong kontrahin ang P100 wage hike bill sa Senado. The post Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill

Matapos isnabin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang P100 wage hike bill ng Senado sa kanyang Labor Day speech noong Miyerkoles, nanawagan naman si Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri na sertipikahan ang panukala sa dagdag sahod ng mga manggagawa. The post BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

SC junks petition challenging legality of POGOs

The Supreme Court has junked a petition challenging the legality of the rules on Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs for violating the doctrine of hierarchy of courts and failing to meet the requirements for judicial review......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

SC junks petition vs PUVMP

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the public utility vehicle modernization program due to the petitioners’ lack of legal standing and for violating the hierarchy of courts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

700 UST alumni sign petition vs campus repression

Over 700 University of Santo Tomas alumni yesterday signed a petition calling on the UST administration for accountability and to end campus repression......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 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

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

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