Corruption
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Impounded PUVs to be released penalty-free following Piston protest
Piston on Tuesday compelled Land Transportation Office (LTO) Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao to a dialogue during a protest outside the agency’s headquarters, following the impounding of 19 public utility vehicles (PUVs) flagged as “colorum” while en route to anti-corruption rallies in Luneta and EDSA on Nov. 30. According to Piston, the discussion ended with an…
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Colorum raps vs Nov. 30 rally vehicles a sabotage of free speech — Piston
Piston slammed the Land Transport Authority (LTO) for its dirty and cowardly tactics following the impounding of multiple public utility vehicles (PUV) intended to transport protesters to the November 30 anti-corruption rallies. The group demanded the immediate release of the vehicles, labeling the crackdown a deliberate sabotage of the people’s constitutional right to assemble and…
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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…