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Phase-out of old jeepneys likely to push through next year, Presidential Spokesperson Roque says

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The government is determined to push through with the phase-out of old public utility jeepneys next year. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that it was President Rodrigo Duterte himself who gave the ultimatum. Last month, the President said that he wanted to implement the phase-out next year because the old types were harming the people with their smoke. “You do not want to fix your engines, which were used […]

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Transport group prepares for more intensive protest actions vs jeepney phase-out plan

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) said it would conduct more widespread and intensive transport strikes if government will push through with its plans to phase out old public utility jeeps. PISTON is of the opinion that such plans are anti-poor and that the government should instead help the PUJ industry. “Sa halip na i-patronize ang mga imported materials na yan na hindi […]

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