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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

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

Modern jeepney bumps into traffic light post in Mandaue

Modern jeepney bumps into traffic light post in Mandaue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 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

Jeepney drivers rejoice ‘partial victory’ for phaseout extension

Jeepney drivers rejoice ‘partial victory’ for phaseout extension.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 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

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

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

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

‘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

PRO-6 chief orders operatives to sustain drug campaign in W. Visayas

PRO-6 chief orders operatives to sustain drug campaign in W. Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Garcia orders release of 4 workers’ unpaid salaries

Garcia orders release of 4 workers’ unpaid salaries.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Supreme Court affirms NTC orders nixing 4 telcos’ 3G service bid

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the orders of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) that junked the bid of Next Mobile Inc., now operating as NOW Telecom, and three other firms for a third-generation mobile communications technology or 3G radio frequency......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Court orders release of ex-town treasurer

Court orders release of ex-town treasurer.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

‘ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY’ | PRO-6 director orders wipe out of illegal gambling, bookies in WV

‘ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY’ | PRO-6 director orders wipe out of illegal gambling, bookies in WV.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Mayor orders surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases

Mayor orders surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Lazatin orders school road safety projects

Lazatin orders school road safety projects.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Lazatin orders school road safety projects

Lazatin orders school road safety projects.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024