The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said it will deploy a landing craft vessel (LCV) in Batanes later this year to improve patient transport across its island municipalities. In a statement, PCSO General Manager Melquiades “Mel” Robles described the LCV as a “mini RORO” that...
Despite the scorching heat, several groups trooped to Mendiola in Manila on Friday, March 27, to call on the national government to immediately act on various social and economic issues arising from the Middle East war. Around 800 protesters belonging to Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at...
The Manila City local government slammed posts on social media saying that dump trucks or garbage trucks were used in its "Libreng Sakay" program to transport commuters for free as several public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, particularly jeepney drivers, refrained from plying their...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not monitored any significant incidents that threatened peace and order during the first day of the two-day transport strike launched to protest the rising fuel prices. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said police units in Metro Manila and other...
LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Albay, through the Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office-Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (APSEMO-PDRRMC), has suspended face-to-face classes on all levels and moved to alternative learning methods due to the transport...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is checking labor compliance and safety standards in Western Visayas following the fuel crisis caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. DOLE, its attached agency Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), and other partner...
For jeepney drivers, "tigil‑pasada" was more than a protest; it was a desperate cry for survival. Thousands of commuters were left stranded along España Boulevard, Quiapo, Taft Avenue, and other major thoroughfares in Manila, as members of MANIBELA halted operations, highlighting the human...
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna – Gov. Sol Aragones suspended classes in this province on Thursday, March 26, due to the nationwide transport strike. However, Aragones said modular or online learning will be implemented and graduation and recognition ceremonies will proceed as scheduled. Mayor Ross Rizal of...
Cheap transport has become the name of the game for Filipinos as a result of the runaway prices of fuel. In this regard, Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan highlighted the need to pass a measure that would institutionalize active transport by establishing a network...
BACOLOD CITY – The transport strike staged by a group of operators and drivers here on Monday was peaceful and prompted a dialogue with Mayor Greg Gasataya who pledged to address their immediate concerns. “No untoward incidents were recorded, reflecting the orderly and peaceful conduct of the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region is ready to secure the transport strike in this highly urbanized city on Monday, March 23. “We are fully prepared to ensure the safety of the public and the orderly conduct of the activity,” said Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has pressed the government to ensure that more public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and transport cooperatives—even those not considered “poorest of the poor”—will receive state emergency aid. I n a letter dated March 19, Hontiveros urged the Department of Budget...
