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Piston to new DOTr Secretary Dizon: PUVMP’s true intent is to burden transport workers, not to develop public transport
Transport workers have never opposed development or modernization per se. However, what we vehemently oppose, especially small operators, is this contrived “modernization” that displaces the livelihoods of thousands of small operators and drivers by dismantling single-unit franchises and imposing overpriced imported vehicles. In fact, most operators who joined the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program…
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27 years of oil deregulation: bleeding drivers dry while oil cartels rake in profits — Piston
Piston continues to condemn the Oil Deregulation Law (Republic Act 8479), blaming it for continuously crippling the income and livelihoods of drivers and consumers. The law, enacted 27 years ago on Feb. 10, 1998 to liberalize the oil industry, has left drivers and consumers at the mercy of volatile global oil markets and unchecked corporate…
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Cost-of-living crisis escalates under Marcos Jr: Transport workers demand accountability as oil giants, trapos rake in billions — Piston
The Philippines’ cost-of-living crisis has worsened, with jeepney drivers and operators enduring crippling fuel costs while oil corporations post staggering profits. Transport group Piston is sounding the alarm on systemic inequities, government negligence, and policies that prioritize corporate greed over public welfare. Jeepney sector crushed by fuel prices, neglect Jeepney drivers and operators, who serve…
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More economic persecution: Government targets Cebu jeepney drivers with unjust, excessive fines and penalties — PISTON
CEBU CITY — PISTON Cebu has organized a protest rally in front of the LTO Region 7 office to strongly oppose and condemn the excessive and unjust harassment of drivers through unreasonable and exorbitant fines and penalties. This action highlights the growing frustration among drivers who are being unfairly targeted by the current regulatory system.…
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PISTON on big-time oil price hikes: Regressive fuel taxes, corruption exacerbate cost-of-living crisis in the Philippines
The Philippines faces a significant crisis as oil companies impose yet again, a hefty increase in fuel prices taking effect today, January 21, 2025. This marks the third consecutive week of oil price hikes, with gasoline prices rising by P1.65 per liter, diesel by P2.75 per liter, and kerosene by P2.50. This week’s increase has…