Marcos Jr Administration
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PUVMP deadline extended: Collective action works!
Today, thousands of jeepney drivers and operators as well as millions of commuters gained a partial victory with the recent extension of the deadline for the mandatory franchise consolidation policy of the PUV modernization program (PUVMP). Our relentless collective action and determination to defend our public transport has compelled the Marcos regime to extend the…
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Over 500 NCR PUV routes face loss of jeepneys, UVEs by Feb 1, enough to cause a public transport disaster — PISTON
PISTON expresses its concerns about the massive job losses and the disruption of public transport that may arise after January 31, when unconsolidated public utility vehicles will no longer be allowed to operate. Data from the LTFRB shows that most of the jeepney and UV Express routes in Metro Manila will be affected by the…
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PISTON to OSG: Climate targets can be achieved without franchise consolidation
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), representing the DOTr and LTFRB, claimed that the PUV modernization program (PUVMP) and its related issuances are aimed at fulfilling the country’s commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in response to the Supreme Court petition filed by PISTON in December 2023. However, these agencies did not explain how…
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PISTON urged Supreme Court to expedite decision on PUV Modernization
PISTON and its legal representatives trooped to the Supreme Court to file a supplemental motion seeking to expedite the decision on their earlier petition for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on PUV modernization program’s franchise consolidation deadline on December 31. The initial petition was filed days before Christmas as the December deadline nears. Despite ever-increasing…
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Climate Justice, Worker Justice: PISTON calls for a pro-people, worker led just transition vs PUVMP on Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
Transport group PISTON joined the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice on Saturday, demanding a pro-people, worker-led just transition in public transport. This comes in opposition to the import-dependent, corporate-driven Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), which is slated to potentially displace thousands of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and small operators by January…