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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

Asia Album: Highlights of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

© Provided by Xinhua TARLAC PROVINCE, the Philippines, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Colorful hot air balloons in various shapes adorned the sky of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, providing a visual feast for visitors.The 24th Philippine International Hot Air.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Asia Album: Highlights of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

© Provided by Xinhua TARLAC PROVINCE, the Philippines, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Colorful hot air balloons in various shapes adorned the sky of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, providing a visual feast for visitors.The 24th Philippine International Hot Air.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

US Defence Secretary holds talks with Chinese counterpart, first since 2022

Washington [US], April 17 (ANI) United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun held talks in nearly 18 months and discussed US-China defence relations and regional and global security issues, the Pentagon said. In the meeting held via videoconference on Tuesday, Austin stressed the importance of keeping military-to-military communication lines between the US and China open, it said......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Biden to Host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a sta.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

White, Ajido end Philippines medal drought in Asian Age Group swimming tilt

Filipino-British Heather White and Jamesray Ajido delivered the country’s breakthrough medals by snaring a bronze each in the 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships at the New Clark City here Tuesday night......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 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

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week

DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Ma-inspire, maantig ang puso sa pelikulang ‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’

NAAALALA niyo pa ba ang 2017 hit movie na “Wonder?” Makalipas ang pitong taon, mayroon na itong follow-up movie na pinamagatang “White Bird: A Wonder Story” na eksklusibong mapapanood sa Ayala Malls Cinemas. Ang bagong pelikula ay base rin sa nobela na isinulat ni RJ Palacio na author din ng “Wonder.” Inspiring at talaga namang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Blackpink s Lisa debuting as Hollywood actress in The White Lotus

Lisa from the Korean girl group Blackpink will make her Hollywood debut after being cast for the third season of "The White Lotus.".....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

HBO hit series White Lotus drops actor with Russia ties

Actor Milos Bikovic has been dropped from the cast of popular TV series "The White Lotus," an HBO spokesperson said, after the Serbian native's ties to Russia drew a sharp rebuke from Ukraine......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

DSWD to help jeepney drivers affected by PUVMP

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is ready to provide assistance to jeepney operators and drivers affected by the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), a DSWD official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 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

Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank

Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

P25 jeepney fare hike: LTFRB-7 says it won’t happen

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – The demand for a P25 increase in the minimum fare for jeepney drivers, from P15 to P40, is deemed impossible to realize, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 7 Director Eduardo Montealto Jr. Montealto said that the P25 increase should not be taken lightly, as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024