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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

VM Quitain:  City Council will revisit firecracker ban if necessary 

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews – 11 January) – Davao City vice-mayor J Melchor Quitain Jr. said the City ordinance 060-02 also known as firecracker ban ordinance is “as good as it is now” but they would “revisit” it if necessary.  Quitain said this  amid allegations that organizers of the recent “Paghinugyaw: Sugat sa Bag-ong Tuig,” Davao City’s […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 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

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

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

Team Mandaue to settle jeepney dispute

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

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 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

How ‘final extension’ of PUV consolidation affects jeepney operators, commuters

Until April 30, jeepney and UV Express operators may still join an existing cooperative or corporation, or form their own. But the option to keep their individual franchise is off the table......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

2 dead, 15 injured in car crash in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two people, including a two-year-old girl, were killed and 15 others injured after a passenger jeepney's brake failed, causing it to hit several vehicles in the Philippines' Laguna province, south of Manila, police said Saturday. The accident occurred past 5 p.m. local time on Friday in Nagcarlan town while the jeepney was negotiating a descending road, police said. The wayward.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

2 dead, 15 injured in car crash in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two people, including a two-year-old girl, were killed and 15 others injured after a passenger jeepney's brake failed, causing it to hit several vehicles in the Philippines' Laguna province, south of Manila, police said Saturday. The accident occurred past 5 p.m. local time on Friday in Nagcarlan town while the jeepney was negotiating a descending road, police said. The wayward.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

LT Group income slightly up in 2023

Earnings of tycoon Lucio Tan’s LT Group Inc. saw a slight improvement last year as higher contributions from its banking, liquor and property units offset the slowdown in the tobacco business......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Gerald may ‘request’ kay Julia bago maging calendar girl, ano kaya ito?

TILA nagkaroon pala ng kasunduan ang celebrity couple na sina Julia Barretto at Gerald Anderson bago maging calendar girl ng isang liquor brand ang aktres. Ang chika ni Julia, nagkaroon lang ng isang request ang kanyang boyfriend. Ang bilin daw ni Gerald, dapat maging “graceful” pa rin siya kapag ginawa na ang pictorial ng pagiging.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

3 Chinese nationals nabbed for violating Davao City’s firecracker ban

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – Three Chinese nationals who used pyrotechnics to welcome the Chinese New Year here are facing charges for violating City Ordinance 060-02 or the firecracker ban. Arrested by operatives of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) for using pyrotechnics at the Royal Pines Subdivision along Shrine Hills in Matina […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Ban Ki-moon conferred honor, addresses Senate

Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called for unity, for nations to come together in cooperation, partnership and solidarity and to redouble efforts to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury

21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Philippine sports body allays fears of Olympic, Asiad, SEA Games ban

Fears of a potential ban from participating in the Olympics, Asian and Southeast Asian Games were quashed by the Philippine Sports Commission, saying it has adhered to what were required by the World Anti-Doping Agency and close to completing everything it was asked for......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Dinagyang Festival: 10-day gun ban set

A gun ban will be enforced in this city for 10 days in connection with the celebration of the Dinagyang Festival......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Solon bubuhayin pag-ban ng cellphone sa iskul

Muling ihahain ni Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian ang panukalang batas upang ipagbawal ang paggamit ng cellphone habang nasa eskuwelahan ang mga estudyante. The post Solon bubuhayin pag-ban ng cellphone sa iskul first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Garcia lifts ban on entry of pigs, pork from Negros Oriental

Garcia lifts ban on entry of pigs, pork from Negros Oriental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Negros Oriental not imposing ban on hogs from Bohol

Negros Oriental not imposing ban on hogs from Bohol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024