National Issues
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On World Day for Decent Work: PISTON demands decent work for Filipino transport workers amid Marcos Jr’s modernization program, questionable EV push
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…
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SONA 2024: A road to nowhere for Filipino transport workers and commuters
In his third SONA, Marcos Jr once again failed to address the plight of thousands of jeepney drivers and small operators being displaced by his regime’s public transport modernization program. His transport policies have always prioritized big-ticket infrastructure projects injected with massive foreign debt and only serving as milking cow for his cronies salivating to…
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PISTON urges more protests as oil prices surge for the fourth straight week
The Marcos Jr regime has consistently failed to curb the power of the “Big Three” petroleum companies in the country. Despite inflation trending upward and rising cost of living causing widespread crisis, Shell, Caltex, and Petron continue to raise oil prices — the fourth consecutive increase in the past weeks. Despite deregulation 26 years ago,…
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Marcos Jr’s second year marked by meager wage increase, relentless oil price hikes
Marcos Jr’s attempt to cover up his incompetence by implementing a measly P35 minimum wage hike in the NCR cannot overshadow the fact that his administration continues to blunder the country in grave economic crisis. This pitiful wage increase is announced as the prices of oil continues to rise in its third straight week. This…
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Marcos-Duterte ‘break-up’ reveals the true agenda of the ruling elite
The Marcos-Duterte rivalry has reached a new level with their public spat, but it’s not addressing the real crisis faced by transport workers. Since the regime took office, they have gradually revealed cracks within the “Uniteam.” Now, with Sara Duterte’s resignation from DepEd and her role as Vice Chair of the NTF-ELCAC, the intentions of…