PISTON members and affiliates from different cities in the National Capital Region gathered together to further strengthen PISTON’s genuine, militant, and anti-imperialist leadership of drivers and operators in the NCR region. The assembly discussed PISTON NCR’s past struggles and fights over the years, from the implementation of Duterte’s PUVMP, to the setbacks in our livelihood…
Every year on December 18th, the International Migrants Day is observed globally as a day of remembrance and action for millions of migrants worldwide. Economic and political challenges continue to compel many Filipinos to leave their homes in search of better opportunities. Previous administrations, including the current one, have upheld and even expanded labor export…
PISTON vehemently rejects the ongoing scheme of the LTFRB, orchestrated by the Marcos Jr. regime, which threatens to kill the livelihoods of thousands of jeepney drivers and operators through the extension of the forced franchise consolidation scheme under the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). The so-called “one last chance” for consolidation is nothing but a…
PISTON stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people, who continue their relentless resistance against the US-backed genocide and aggression perpetrated by Zionist settler-colonialists. In the past year, the United States and Israel have unleashed devastating airstrikes, claiming the lives of at least 41,000 individuals, including over 27,000 children. Approximately 10,000 people remain unaccounted for, believed…
As the global labor movement observes World Day for Decent Work on October 7, transport group PISTON emphasizes the urgent need for improved working conditions for informal public transport workers in the Philippines, particularly in light of Marcos Jr.’s modernization program. Mody Floranda, PISTON National President and Makabayan senatorial candidate, stated, “In the transport sector…