Neoliberalism
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PISTON presses Marcos Jr to address PUVMP woes, reiterates demand to junk OFG
Ahead of Marcos Jr’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA), transport group PISTON reminds Marcos Jr to junk the DOTr Department Order 2017-011 or the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG) which is being used as basis for the implementation of the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP) and PUV phaseout. “We want the drivers and operators to…
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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…
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Transport Summit solidifies people’s united position vs OFG, PUVMP
On June 10, the Transport Summit 2023, led by PISTON and the No To PUV Phaseout Coalition solidified the unity and position of the transportation sector and the public against the inhumane and anti-people Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG) and PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP). The gathering discussed various aspects of the OFG and PUVMP and the…
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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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Free Gabriel Magtibay and Joanne Pagkaliwangan! Oppose the EDCA! Oppose the US and China’s war games in Philippine territory!
This morning, police violently and illegally arrested two of the youth activists, Gabriel Magtibay and Joanne Pagkaliwangan, at the US embassy as they voiced their opposition to the start of the largest Balikatan Exercises between the US and the Philippines. PISTON stands in solidarity in opposing the Balikatan and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA)…