Marcos Jr Administration
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Marcos Jr government keen on killing more livelihoods with franchise consolidation extension — PISTON
PISTON vehemently rejects the ongoing scheme of the LTFRB, orchestrated by the Marcos Jr. regime, which threatens to kill the livelihoods of thousands of jeepney drivers and operators through the extension of the forced franchise consolidation scheme under the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). The so-called “one last chance” for consolidation is nothing but a…
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PISTON condemns new state attack on transport leaders
PISTON condemns the recent actions of the Marcos Jr. administration in invoking the outdated BP 880, or Public Assembly Act, a remnant of the Marcos Sr. dictatorship, to suppress the democratic rights of transport workers and citizens. State forces have filed charges against Makabayan senatorial candidates Mody Floranda, PISTON’s national president, and Mimi Doringo, Kadamay’s…
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Marcos Jr, oil firms continue to burden Filipinos with excessive taxes, unregulated prices — PISTON
Transport group PISTON renewed its call for the repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law as fuel prices surged by more than P2.00 per liter on Tuesday. According to the group, as Filipinos struggle with soaring costs of living, it is clear that both oil companies and the government are benefiting disproportionately from speculative pricing practices.…
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Filipinos want improved transport policies and worker protection, new global poll reveals
A recent international survey has revealed that Filipinos are at the forefront of global demands for enhanced transport policies and stronger worker protections. The 2024 International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Global Poll, which surveyed over 16,000 individuals across 15 countries, highlights significant concerns among Filipinos regarding government performance, cost of living, safety, and climate change…
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Stand firm! Resist! Unite! Unyielding solidarity with the Palestinian struggle against imperialist aggression
PISTON stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people, who continue their relentless resistance against the US-backed genocide and aggression perpetrated by Zionist settler-colonialists. In the past year, the United States and Israel have unleashed devastating airstrikes, claiming the lives of at least 41,000 individuals, including over 27,000 children. Approximately 10,000 people remain unaccounted for, believed…