Campaigns
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Transport strikes win key concession: Marcos Jr’s modernization policy in shambles as ‘hidden’ LTFRB Reso reveals failure of franchise consolidation
The Marcos Jr regime’s refusal to admit that the widespread transport strikes of 2024 forced their hand is nothing short of cowardice. Let’s be clear: these strikes compelled them to allow a limited number of unconsolidated PUVs to continue operating. On April 30, 2024, at the height of our strikes against the forced consolidation scheme,…
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Noel “Ka Felix” Bedonia Sr. and Noel “Ka Angel” Bedonia Jr.: Martyrs and revolutionaries, heroes of transport workers and the people!
PISTON pays the highest tribute and salute to Noel “Ka Felix” Bedonia Sr. and his son Noel “Ka Angel” Bedonia Jr., both revolutionaries and red fighters, martyrs of Central Luzon, and heroes of transport workers and the Filipino people. The Bedonias were among the ten who perished in the encounter that took place in Brgy.…
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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…