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  • Support the strikes vs PUVMP!

    Support the strikes vs PUVMP!

    PISTON stands in solidarity with the drivers and operators who are taking part in the transport strikes and protests starting October 16, 2023. We believe that any militant action is a significant contribution towards the advancement of the people’s interests. This is particularly true when it comes to promoting a pro-people public transportation system, which…

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  • PISTON welcomes call to suspend PUVMP

    PISTON welcomes call to suspend PUVMP

    PISTON welcomes Senator Grace Poe’s call to suspend the PUV Modernization Program in light of the recent allegations of corruption in government agencies implementing the program. We stand in solidarity with all transport workers in exposing the corruption present in government agencies. Our struggle extends beyond fighting corruption and includes challenging the domination of foreign…

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  • Ang Pasada Special Issue No. 1 2023

    Ang Pasada Special Issue No. 1 2023

    Ang Pasada is the official quartely publication of PISTON. Read the 1st 2023 Special Issue of Ang Pasada

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  • PISTON demands govt to junk the OFG despite new franchise consolidation deadline: ‘Magnilay-nilay pa kayo’

    PISTON demands govt to junk the OFG despite new franchise consolidation deadline: ‘Magnilay-nilay pa kayo’

    Transport group PISTON urges the national government to take advantage of their Holy Week break for introspection and further reflection as moving the deadline for the mandatory franchise consolidation component of the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP) to December 31 is not a real solution to transport workers’ woes. On March 29, the Land Transportation Franchising…

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  • PISTON urges fair implementation of P2-billion Service Contracting budget for PUJ fare discount

    PISTON urges fair implementation of P2-billion Service Contracting budget for PUJ fare discount

    Transport group PISTON calls for careful and fair implementation of the plan to utilize the P2 billion Service Contracting budget for PUJ fare discounts, emphasizing that the disbursement of funds should not be limited to consolidated franchises alone. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Wednesday that they plan to reduce the current minimum fare…

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