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1 | UPDATE ON PUVMP/PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECTOR | |||||||||
2 | WEEK 1 - DEC 25 TO DEC 29, 2023 | |||||||||
3 | No. | Entry Date | Name | Material | Date Published | Notes | Source | Link | Other Important Remarks | |
4 | 1 | Dec 25, 2023 | Andi | News Report (Video) | Dec 22, 2023 | - According kay DOTr Sec Bautista, kahit na may mga hindi agree sa implementation ng PUVMP ay itutuloy pa din ito sa Jan 2024. Ayon kay Sec Bautista, majority naman ang makikinabang sa programang ito. - PERO kung papanig ang Supreme Court sa petition ng Piston and Manibela, READY ANG DOTr NA ITIGIL ANG IMPLEMENTATION NG PUVMP. | CNN Philippines | DOTr tiwalang papasa ang PUV modernization program sa Korte Suprema | ||
5 | Ang pinaglalaban ng PISTON, labag sa FREEDOM TO ASSOCIATION yung sapilitang pagpapasali sa mga drivers and operators sa isang coop or corporation. | |||||||||
6 | 2 | Dec 25, 2023 | Andi | Article (Feature) | Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 31 deadline ay para lang sa consolidation ng franchises. Yung mga jeep na roadworthy pa, pwede pa silang bumyahe sa 2024. Hindi agad agad ang pag palit ng jeepney units. May 2-3 years na pataan. | PIA | Debunking jeepney modernization fake news | ||
7 | 3 | Dec 25, 2023 | Jade | Article (Feature) | Dec 20, 2023 | - Ready to assist yung DOLE para sa mga drivers na maapektuhan ng PUVMP then yung DOTr naman, may 450 M sila for asssitance for them dahil by January 2024 dadagsa yung mga applicants since maraming mawawalan ng hanap buhay. - Handang tulungan ng DOLE yung mga affected drivers/coop/konduktor. Sabi ni Benitez from DOLE, yung form ng assistance is katulad na lang ng pagtutura nila ng skills and livelihood from TESDA para makapaghanap sila ng bagong trabaho. | PNA | Gov't allots P450M to assist drivers affected by PUV modernization | ||
8 | 4 | Dec 25, 2023 | Jade | News Report (Video) | - NORTH OPERATORS DRIVERS ASSOCIATION- sa qc,
40 member operator at driver, wala pa sa kalahati ang pumapayag na mag consolidate. - Yung iba napilitan na lang magconsolidate dahil sa takot na mawalan ng hanap buhay sa January 2024, yung iba naman hindi afford yung modernized jeepney. - Ang hiling nila sana ay payagan na lang silang makapag rehabilitate ng kanilang unit kesa daw iphase-out. | CNN Philippines | Halaga ng modern jeepneys ikinababahala ng mga nag-consolidate ng prangkisa | |||
9 | 5 | Dec. 25, 2023 | Rhea | Article (Feature) | Dec. 21, 2023 | - Naghain ng petition yung PISTON sa Supreme Court para makiusap na i-extend yung Deadline ng Consolidation. Pero hindi sila pinayagan since nanggaling narin mismo kay BBM na hindi dapat maapektuhan ng minority ang pagkakaroon ng cause of delay ng consolidation. | Phil Star | https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/12/21/2320363/stop-puv-modernization-transport-group-asks-sc | ||
10 | 6 | Dec. 25, 2023 | Rhea | Article (Feature) | Dec. 19, 2023 | - Ayon kay Mar Balbuena, tuloy-tuloy ang kanilang transport strike hanggang sa December 29 upang mas mapansin at marinig sila ng gobyerno. Kasama dito ang samahang PISTON na kung saan ay magsasagawa din ng transport strike kasama ang grupong MANIBELA. | Business World | https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2023/12/17/564080/jeepney-drivers-on-strike-even-on-christmas/ | ||
11 | 7 | Dec. 26, 2023 | John | Interview (Radio Program) | Dec.26, 2023 | Transport group Manibela called on passengers to join a protest against the PUV modernization program's franchise consolidation requirement. Sabi ni Mar Balbuena na dapat sumama na sa protesta ang mga mananakay, Appeal ng manibela sa pangulo na madami daw maapektuhan na commuters at pumabor sa kanila | ABS-CBN | https://youtu.be/mqBnOipMGok?si=u8blRzozkBWD9Rf3 | ||
12 | 8 | Dec. 26, 2023 | John | Interview (Radio Program) | Dec.21, 2023 | Walang iba pagkukunan ang mga tsuper/driver pangbili ng modern jeepney, at sa pansamantalang di ma phaseout ang mga jeepney pag nawala pa ang mga jeepney na masasakyan ay mas lala pa about naman sa puv consolidation ilulubog ang mga jeepney driver sa utang dahil ipapahiram ng gobyerno ay napaka liit | News 5 | https://youtu.be/-YzzWtIdsl8?si=GdL7UN-XA02exNIN | ||
13 | 9 | Dec. 26, 2023 | John | News Report (Video) | Dec.22, 2023 | Halaga ng modern jeepneys ikinababahala ng mga nag-consolidate ng prangkisa , Naag aalala ang driver ng jeepney about sa mga modern jeep at kailangan ng mag consolidate na sila para hindi sila maging colorum next year. | CNN Philippines | https://youtu.be/fHasIpc89Gw?si=bsT_kXARFavhf9fZ | ||
14 | 10 | Dec. 26, 2023 | John | News Report (Video) | Dec.21, 2023 | Sa ikaapat na araw ng transport strike namasada na ang ilang tsuper na takot matanggalan ng prangkisa.
Pero mayroon namang mga gumarahe para sumali sa protesta isa na dito ang Manibela at Piston na nagprotesta sa may monumento para pahabain ang kanilang prangkisa | News 5 | https://youtu.be/QBZOJuSmeno?si=XVYZPFR4KtLcget7 | ||
15 | 11 | Dec 26, 2023 | Andi | Interview (Radio Program) | Dec 26, 2023 | As per Mar Valbuena, wala pang feedback from Malacañang and LTFRB regarding sa request/protesta sa deadline ng consolidation. Kung hindi papanig yung Supreme Court sa petition ng PISTON, wala na silang magagawa talaga. Ang gagawin nalang nila ay mas ipaparamdam at ipapakita sa govt kung ano yung hirap na mararanasan kapag "phased out" na yung mga jeep. 26-35% jeepneys pa lang from MANIBELA yung consolidated (SA NCR, APPROX. 40K UNITS) | ABS CBN | Transport group calls on commuters to join protest vs PUV modernization | ||
16 | 12 | Dec 26, 2023 | Andi | Article (News) | Dec 26, 2023 | Naninindigan pa din ang govt na WALA NANG EXTENSION ANG DEADLINE FOR CONSOLIDATION. If ever na magkaroon ng SHORTAGE sa Jan 2024, mag bibigay ang LTFRB ng SPECIAL PERMIT para sa mga traditional jeepneys. | ABS CBN | https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.abs-cbn.com/amp/news/12/26/23/5-days-before-deadline-govt-firm-no-extension-for-puv-consolidation | ||
17 | 13 | Dec 26, 2023 | Jade | Article (News) | Dec 26, 2023 | Nasa almost 31k pa yung hindi nakakapag consolidate according sa LTFRB. Sabi ng PISTON President kapag hindi pinayagan yung mga drivers na magrenew ng franchise magkakaroon daw ng mga transport crisis. Then nag file din ng petition yung PISTON sa SC para mastop yung pagpapatupad ng PUVMP. | ABS CBN | https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/892380/over-31-000-jeeps-yet-to-be-consolidated/story/ | ||
18 | 14 | Dec 26, 2023 | Jade | News Report (Video) | Dec 26, 2023 | Umaasa yung PISTON na mabago yung deadline ng consolidation dahil baka after ng deadline is maraming mga drivers ang mawawalan ng hanap buhay. Habang hindi pa dumadating yung deadline may plano pa sila ulit mag transport strike (malaking pagkilos). According din sa driver na nainterview is napilitan silang magconlidate/magpasa ng intent to consolidate dahil natatakot silang mawalan ng trabaho, namamahalan din sya sa modern jeepney tho yung modern jeepney magiging pag mamay ari daw yon ng coop. Natatakot din silang mahuli ng LTO dahil wala silang prangkisa. | UNTV | https://youtu.be/2OqHcSRun9U?si=a899x4S4st0PBVum | ||
19 | 15 | Dec. 27, 2023 | Rhea | News Report (Video) | Dec. 26, 2023 | - Ayon sa DOTr, less than 40,000 palang ang nagcoconsolidate ng mga franchise. According kay TJ Batan (Spokesperson PH Transportation Dept. sila ay mag aapila din na panindigan ang kanilang naihain na deadline kaugnay sa Consolidation of franchise. | ANC NEWS | https://youtu.be/zxaIbDlB3Is?si=JIjR0S4o1l9E-hgV | ||
20 | 16 | Dec. 27, 2023 | Rhea | Article (Feature) | Dec. 27, 2023 | Reports said that out of 222,617 PUV units, 153,787 have complied with the industry consolidation. The figure, however, includes jeepneys, UV Express units and buses. Another report revealed that at least 64,639 PUJs and 6,756 UV Express units nationwide have not been consolidated. | Manila Bulletin | https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/26/find-win-win-solution-to-puv-modernization-challenges | ||
21 | 17 | Dec. 27, 2023 | Rhea | News Report (Video) | Dec. 27, 2023 | - Ayon sa panayam ni Toix Cerna (Spokesperson, Komyut), malaki ang epekto ng deadline ng consolidation sa mga pasahero dahil umano naaantala nito ang kanilang biyahe papasok sa kanilang mga trabaho at eskwelahan. Aniya, ilang beses na silang lumapit sa gobyerno upang ipadinig ang kanilang hinain ukol dito, subalit tila ay walang aksyon silang nakikita mula sa gobyerno. | ANC NEWS | https://youtu.be/EuEW7C14SMw?si=ipjMDsB4uZSaCAFi | ||
22 | 18 | Dec. 27, 2023 | Rhea | News Report (Video) | Dec. 27, 2023 | - Naifeatured dito yung mga recent issue ng PUVMP gaya nalang ng mga misconception about sa program. Binigyang linaw ng video kung ano yung mga facts na dapat lang inaalam ng mga tao about PUVMP. | News5 | https://youtu.be/HneAwl1nrcU?si=YuqMutsJPwr_tE9m | ||
23 | 19 | Dec 27, 2023 | Andi | Interview (Radio Program) | Dec 27, 2023 | According kay Ms. Toix Cerna (Spokesperson, Komyut) "kapalpakan" ng Duterte Administration itong PUVMP; ang concern niya - sana i review ng current administration itong programa i make sure na tama yung solusyon na inilalapat sa "problema" Sa ngayon hindi pa mararamdaman yung effect ng pag tigil pasada ng mga jeep dahil holiday season pa pero by Jan 2024, inaasahan na mas mararamdaman ng mga commuters yung negative na epekto ng pag implement ng PUVMP. | News 5 | PUV Modernization Program | ||
24 | 20 | Dec 27, 2023 | Andi | Article (News) | Dec 27, 2023 | Ayon sa DOTr at LTFRB, nakafocus sila sa paniniguro na hindi magkakaroon ng transport crisis sa 2024. Ayon din sa dalawangt govt agency: yung mga major route sa NCR ay mayroon mga consolidated jeepneys so kayang ma-cater yung commuters sa NCR. Kahit na mababa ang percentage ng jeepneys sa NCR na nag consolidate, hopeful ang LTRFB na dadami ang mag ccomply dahil malapit na ang deadline. | ABS CBN | DOTr to give special permits to consolidated jeepneys to fill gap in routes | ABS-CBN News | ||
25 | 21 | Dec 27, 2023 | Jade | Article (News) | Dec 27, 2023 | Umaasa pa rin yung MANIBELA na i-extend ni BBM yung deadline and maging in favor ang Supreme Court sa mga drivers sa mga nag o-oppose sa PUVMP pati din yung abt sa petition ng PISTON sa SC. Sabi din ng MANIBELA na nasa 40K pa yung hindi nakakapagcomply sa consolidation, sabi naman ng LTFRB hindi nila maverify kung totoo ba yung figure na yan. Pero kung totoo namna daw ready sila, papayagan nila yung mga buses or yung mga buses yung alternative transportation ng mga commuters sa shortage ng mga jeepneys. Tsaka papayagan din yung mga jeepneys na yung mga ruta ganon para di sila kolorum. (for example, yung mga atin to jeep sa monumento diba hanggang munoz lang sila kumbaga parang papayagan sila just in case kung magkulang man ng jeep/ di consolidated yung isang jeep na papuntang sm ganon--example lang) | Manila Standard | Gov’t ‘firm,’ but Manibela hoping PUVMP deadline will be extended | ||
26 | 22 | Dec 27, 2023 | Jade | Article (News) | Dec 27, 2023 | Sabi na after ng deadline is full execution na ang gov't sa PUVMP. Yung mga jeep na nag consolidate is pwede silang pumasada sa kanilang existing ruta and pwede rin sila mag apply ng special permit para sa non-consolidated routes. Sa utos ni BBM na kailangan na makipag collaborate ng LTFRB sa mga LGUs para sa next phase ng PUVMP which is yung route rationalization. Sinasabi na sa tulong ng mga LGUs is para makita nila kung yung mga PUV is nakakapagbigay ng mga services nito. | PortCalls | Gov’t prepares for full rollout of PUV modernization program | ||
27 | 23 | Dec. 28, 2023 | Rhea | News Report (Video) | Dec. 27, 2023 | - Pinaghahandaan na ng LTFRB ang FULLY IMPLEMENTATION ng PUVMP sa January 1, 2024 kaugnay ng deadline nito sa darating na Dec. 31, 2023. Nakikipagugnayan na ito sa Office of Transportation Cooperative at LTO. | WhyNews | LTFRB gears up for full implementation of PUVMP after consolidation deadline | ||
28 | 24 | Dec. 28, 2023 | Rhea | News Report (Video) | Dec. 27, 2023 | - Ayon sa ilang Transport Cooperative leader, napilitan silang magpaconsolidate para hindi masayang ang kanilang mga prangkisa. Inilapit na ito umano sa Presidente at nangako naman ito na makakaasa ang mga transport groups na makakatanggap sila ng mas mataas na subsidy para sa kanilang mga miyembro. | CNN Philippines | Jeepney operators, drivers hope for enough subsidy to buy modern units | ||
29 | 25 | Dec 28, 2023 | Andi | Interview (Radio Program) | Dec 28, 2023 | Inaamin ni Mar Valbuena na may ilan sa mga kasamahan nila sa Manibela ang "NAPILITAN" na mag consolidate. By Tomorrow (Dec 29) magbibigay daw ng UPDATED INFO/STAT ang LTFRB regarding sa consolidation. Ayon kay Ka Mody (PISTON), halatang naghahabol ang LTFRB kaya pinasimple na lang nila yung process ng pagpapa consolidate (yung requirements pinasimple muna) Sabi naman ng source ni Ted Failon, ngayon daw ay allowed kahit yung written statement lang or letter na nagpapahayag ng "pagsali" sa consolidation. | News 5 | MANIBELA, planong mag-apply ng special permit sa LTFRB para sa mga ruta na kukulangin | ||
30 | 26 | Dec 28, 2023 | Andi | Article (News) | Dec 28, 2023 | "Memorandum Circular No. 2023-052, which took effect on Dec. 25, 2023, the LTFRB issued guidelines on the implementation of the PUV Modernization Program beyond the deadline for consolidation application." Papayagan hanggang Jan 31, 2024 ang mga independent and unconsolidated jeepneys pero During the one-month period, however, the LTFRB and its regional offices shall still be issuing show-cause orders in compliance with the Public Service Act. | GMA News | LTFRB allows non-consolidated PUVs to ply select routes 'til Jan. 31 | GMA News Online | ||
31 | 27 | Dec 28, 2023 | John | News Report (Video) | Dec 28, 2023 | Hindi pa agad pagbabawalang pumasada ang mga tradisyunal na jeep na nabigong makasunod sa December 31 deadline para sa franchise consolidation. Ayon sa Office of the Transportation Cooperatives, may ibibigay na isang buwang palugit bago tuluyang mawalan ng bisa ang kanilang mga prangkisa pinagbigyang makakapamasada pa sila sa Enero 1 2024. | UNTV NEWS | https://youtu.be/qAnqsOc_1ZY?si=xT_2V4Xy4M289r1Y | ||
32 | 28 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jade | Article (News) | Dec 28, 2023 | Hindi nag issue ng temporary retraining order yung Supreme Court para mahinto yung pag implement ng PUVMP. Sinasabi or inuutusan ng SC yung DOTr & LTFRB na magfile sa court ng kanilang "COMMENT" patungkol sa pag filed ng petition ng PISTON para mapahinto yung implementation ng PUVMP within 10 days. Nung nagfile yung PISTON sa SC ng petition, sinasabi nila na "DOTr and LTFRB issuances violate the constitutional provisions that guarantee freedom of association, right to due process, right to equal protection of laws, right against unreasonable seizures, and the right to gainful employment and livelihood." | Manila Bulletin | No SC restraining order vs public vehicles modernization program starting Jan. 1 | ||
33 | 29 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jade | Article (Feature) | Para maiwasan yung transportation crisis sa 2024 or after the deadline ng consolidation, magbibigay ng Special Permit ang LTFRB. Yung mga unconsolidated is marevoke ang kanilang mga prangkisa. Yung mga nakapagconsolidate is patuloy pa rin ang kanilang operation sa mga routes and pwedeng mag apply for special permits (like para di sila maging kolorum-yun pagkakaintindi ko.) Yung ibang routes na unconsolidated is pupunan ng ibang public transpo. | ABS-CBN | https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/27/23/dotr-to-give-special-permits-to-consolidated-jeepneys-to-fill-gap-in-routes | |||
34 | 30 | Dec. 29, 2023 | Rhea | News Report (Video) | Dec. 28, 2023 | - Hindi na magkamayaw ang mga jeepney operators sa opisina ng LTFRB para magpasa ng mga dokumento para sa consolidation. Hinahabol umano ng mga jeepney operators ang pataan na araw sa kanila upang makapagconsolidate ng kanilang mga prangkisa. | ANC News | Jeepney drivers, operators scramble to comply with consolidation requirement in PUV modernization | ||
35 | 31 | Dec. 29, 2023 | Rhea | News Report (Video) | Dec. 28, 2023 | -Ayon kay Jesus Ferdinand Ortega ( Chairperson, DOTr Office of Transportation and Cooperative), binigyan ng pagkakataong magpaliwanag ang mga unconsolidated jeepney franchise hanggang sa January 31 na ipaliwanag ng maayos kung bakit hindi sila nakapagconsolidate. Dito palang malalaman ng gobyerno kung tuluyan na bang hindi makakapasada ang mga unconsolidated franchise sa mga susunod na araw. Pagdating naman sa mga ruta ng mga unconsolidated group, sabihin na natin na nasa 3-4 kilometers yung ruta na hindi maicoconsolidate, ibig sabihin yung mga consolidated group pwede silang makakuha ng mga pasahero dun basta kasama lang yung ruta na yon sa nai-rehistro nila. | UNTV News | Traditional jeepneys na hindi nakasunod sa franchise consolidation, maaari pang pumasada sa Enero | ||
36 | 32 | Dec 29, 2023 | Andi | News Report (Video) | Dec 29, 2023 | Sumali ang mga YOUTH GROUPS sa protest caravan ng Manibela at PISTON ngayong araw, Dec 29. Ipinaglalaban nila "NO TO PUV PHASE OUT" Naglakad sila mula UP hanggang Welcome Rotonda QC tapos patungo ng Mendiola, Manila. | One News Ph | Manibela, Piston hold caravan vs PUVMP | ||
37 | 33 | Dec 29, 2023 | Andi | Article (News) | Dec 28, 2023 | Sen. Imee Marcos (elder sister of PBBM) urged DOTr na i-cancel yung Dec 31 deadline ng consolidation. Ayon kay Sen. Imee, "Clearly, there is a need to return to exhaustive meetings and consultations with all groups of operators, drivers, and commuters," Concern din ni Sen. Imee yung mataas na interest rate sa PUV modernization loan (6% per annum) kaya sabi niya, tataas at tataas talaga yung pamasahe (inevitable na yun dahil nga mahal yung unit) | Daily Tribune | ‘Scrap deadly PUVMP deadline’ — Imee rails against BBM's stonewalling | ||
38 | 34 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jade | Press Con | Dec 29, 2023 | - They are open 'til Dec.31 at 5 pm. para sa pag apply sa consolidation - As of today, total 101 cooperatives ang nag apply/nagpakita ng interest sa pagconsolidate - 65 accredited cooperative - Unconsolidated is marerevoke provision authority/ yung mga units sa ruta na yon - Routes na consolidate mababa pa yung units na nagconsolidate-- mayroon sila until end of January. Para yung LTFR makapag issue ng special permit sa routes na pwedeng tumakbo sa mg unconsolidated. - Routes na walng nagconolidate- will be given til end of January para makapag operate sila. Para makatulong sa pag supply ng transpo service. - Wala pang data ng actual units kung ilan, after pa ng Dec.31. - Walang nakikita ang LTFRB na magkakaroon ng transportation crisis - Maraming modes of transpo na makakapag supply ng transpo service - NCR- 26% units ang nagconsolidate- as of 33.21- 13,893 authorized units sa PUJ 317 routes sa NCR. - 300,000 yung capital yung abt sa pagsali sa cooperatbia (?) - Traffic management--LGUs. Coordination sa LGUs - Other modes of transpo-fare ang problem. Papabilisin ang special permits para hindi mafeel ng commuters yung bigat sa bulsa ng other transpo. Dahil magiging alternative din ang mga tricycle. - Ensure better experience(goal of PUVMP), major component ng PUVMP is to consolidate. | ABS-CBN | https://www.youtube.com/live/SU_BD0SWoVw?si=FGMYkqS7NuCOK81g | ||
39 | 35 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jade | Article (News) | Dec 29, 2023 | "Pakitang Tao" labeled by PISTON-Cebu dahil sa bagong labas na memorandum na pwede pa silang makapag operate 'til January 31 dahil parang maipakita na maging deprive ang mga drivers sa franchise nila. Pero may show caused order ang LTFRB, so kailangan ng mga unconsolidated na pumunta sa LTFRB at sabihin kung bakit ayaw nila sumali sa consolidation. Based din sa statement ng PISTON-Cebu na nagbubulagbulagan daw ang LTFRB,LTO, at traffic enforcers sa mga nakikitang overloaded na mini buses. | Cebu Daily News (Inquirer) | https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/548108/piston-calls-ltfrbs-1-month-extension-of-puj-consolidation-as-pakitang-tao | ||
40 | 36 | Dec 30, 2023 | Jade | Article (News) | Dec 30, 2023 | According to LTFRN nasa 33.21% as of today ang nakapag consolidate sa NCR. The rest of those who failed to consolidate will no longer be allowed to operate. “Mare-revoke na po yung kanilang PA (provisional authority), hindi na po mare-renew yung kanilang provisional authority,” said LTFRB Technical Division Chief Joel Bolano. | ABS CBN | https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/30/23/ltfrb-jeepney-consolidation-rate-in-ncr-at-33-pct | ||
41 | 37 | Dec 30, 2023 | Jade | Article (News) | Dec 30, 2023 | Sabi ng ilang grupo na hindi naman daw sustainable ang PUVMP na katulad na kiniclaim ng gobyerno. Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (KPNE) -- mas prefer pa daw nila na magkaroon ng rehabilitation sa mga existing unit. Sinasabi na madali daw masira yung mga import na minibuses lalo na kung may mga climate changes katulad na lang ng pagbaha. Sinasabi pa na contradicting yung nangyayari sa PUVMP since its just a transition lang daw. Nabbreak daw yung rights ng drivers, and sa pag emphasize ng fair, equity, justice sa pag transition sa PUVMP. Naclarify din ng group na PAMALAKAYA na yung pag oppose nila sa PUVMP ay hindi abt sa anti-progress kundi sa losses ng livelihood ng mga nasa transport sector. | Inquirer | https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1881561/puv-modernization-cant-be-sustained-not-environmentally-sound-groups | ||
42 | 3 | Jan. 02, 2024 | John | Article (News) | Jul. 26, 2023 | Despite calls from advocacy groups and industry stakeholders for a “just transition,” Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the agency has recorded a significant turnout for the industry’s consolidation.He said 70 percent of drivers and operators have already consolidated into cooperatives or corporations as part of the modernization program, adding that even their members have “vouched for the benefits of modernization.“We explained that consolidation is a very important component of the Public Utility Modernization Program; 70 percent of the transport sector has already consolidated. If one talks to our successful operators, they will tell you that consolidation is important,” Bautista said.The DOTr chief cited the inclusive benefits of PUV modernization from the safety of commuters to the efficiency of PUV operations and additional livelihood for transport workers which eliminate the boundary system.“The program is for the Filipino people, the Filipino commuters. This is for the betterment of the transport sector,” he said. “This is our number one objective: to provide what I call the CASA service: a convenient, affordable, safe, accessible travel experience for passengers.” | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/26/dotr-stands-firm-on-puvmp-implementation-bautista/ | |||
43 | Jan.02, 2024 | John | Article (News) | Dec.22, 2023 | Piston and other transport advocates are protesting against the Philippine Vehicle Vehicles (PUVMP) for issuances that could phase out traditional jeepneys from roads starting January 1, 2024. The petitioners argue that these orders violate constitutional provisions, such as the right to freedom of association, due process, equal protection of laws, and the right to gainful employment and livelihood. They are holding a transport holiday until December 29 and are seeking legal assistance from lawyers who volunteered to provide legal assistance. | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/12/22/dotr-deadline-still-dec-31-but-well-heed-sc-on-puvmp/ | ||||
44 | Jan.02, 2024 | John | Article (News) | Nov.17, 2023 | The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has set a deadline for the consolidation requirement of the Philippines' public utility vehicle modernization plan (PUVMP), despite opposition from transport workers. Around 60% of jeepneys have already met the consolidation requirement, and 70% of the total number of PUVs have met it. The board has simplified operator organization requirements. | https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/11/17/2312065/ltfrb-firm-puv-modernization-consolidation-deadline | ||||
45 | Jan.02, 2024 | John | Article (News) | Oct.25, 2023 | The Department of Transportation conducted consultations for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) via Zoom teleconference on October 5-11. The consultations were part of an ongoing policy review, including revising the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines. The consultations aimed to present key provisions and gather inputs from stakeholders to shape the final version of the guidelines and their implementation rules and regulations. | https://pia.gov.ph/news/2023/10/25/dotr-consults-stakeholders-for-the-revised-puvmp-guidelines | ||||
46 | Jan.02, 2024 | John | News Report (Video) | Dec.23,2023 | Transport group piston is planning to challenge the government about the modernization program, the transport group insist about the consolidation because of money, dito sa metro manila ang maiiksi ang ruta sila ang hindi nagcoconsolidate | ANC NEWS | https://youtu.be/Jd2k6vtnEpo?si=DEMmUHlSm9svd4Lr | |||
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