March 2023
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PISTON urges fair implementation of P2-billion Service Contracting budget for PUJ fare discount
Transport group PISTON calls for careful and fair implementation of the plan to utilize the P2 billion Service Contracting budget for PUJ fare discounts, emphasizing that the disbursement of funds should not be limited to consolidated franchises alone. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Wednesday that they plan to reduce the current minimum fare…
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Criminals behind SMNI should be the ones imprisoned — PISTON
Transport group PISTON strongly condemns the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) which recently went on a red-tagging spree against the transport groups who held a successful two-day strike that compelled the Marcos Jr administration to review the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP). SMNI is owned by Apollo Quiboloy, a devoted Duterte supporter, delusional cult pastor of…
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Initial win for transport workers: strike compels Marcos Jr admin to review modernization program
PISTON extends the highest tribute to all the drivers and operators across the country for their strength, determination, and unity in the recent transport strike against the PUV phaseout. We also express our gratitude for the warm support, deep understanding, and tight solidarity of the Filipino people from different sectors. On the first day of…
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PISTON tells VP Sara: Red-tagging won’t solve transport crisis
Transport group PISTON said no amount of red-tagging from the administration will address the transport woes associated with the PUV Modernization Program. The group decried Vice-President Sara Duterte’s remarks calling the upcoming transport strike “communist-inspired” and an interference to education. PISTON national president Mody Floranda said “Iniiwasan ni Inday Sara at ng buong administrasyong Marcos…
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Drivers and operators nationwide, struggle for our franchises and livelihood! Join the transport strike!
The Marcos government’s continued push for Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) phase-out demonstrates their drive to run the public transportation system like a big business. They insist on implementing a tyrannical PUV Modernization Program that favors foreign multinationals and their local capitalist puppets. In exchange for dirty payoffs, the corrupt Marcos regime is ensuring the implementation…