Excessive Fines
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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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One year of Marcos Jr: How are the drivers and small operators doing?
Has the country experienced any changes in the year since Marcos Jr took oath as the president? Have the lives of those in the transportation sector been impacted, or does the regime remain the same as Duterte’s—puppet, oppressive, and fascist? No action on high oil prices and deregulation During Marcos Jr’s tenure, the country has…