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Gov't, transport groups still don't see eye to eye after 2-day strike
Gov't, transport groups still don't see eye to eye after 2-day strike
Jeepneys ply along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on January 3, 2024. According to the LTFRB, unconsolidated jeepneys may only ply routes where less than 60 percent of PUVs have consolidated or none at all. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/file
Jeepneys ply along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on January 3, 2024. According to the LTFRB, unconsolidated jeepneys may only ply routes where less than 60 percent of PUVs have consolidated or none at all. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/fileMANILA — Despite staging 2 more days of transport strike against the consolidation under the Public Transport Modernization Program, transport groups Piston and Manibela, and the government still have opposing views.
MANILA — Despite staging 2 more days of transport strike against the consolidation under the Public Transport Modernization Program, transport groups Piston and Manibela, and the government still have opposing views.
On Tuesday, members of the two groups staged a rally in Monumento in Caloocan City and Philcoa area in Quezon City.
On Tuesday, members of the two groups staged a rally in Monumento in Caloocan City and Philcoa area in Quezon City.
Piston national president Mody Floranda said its members need to get a certification from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to register their PUJs. But Floranda said the government is not issuing this certification to unconsolidated jeepney units.
Piston national president Mody Floranda said its members need to get a certification from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to register their PUJs. But Floranda said the government is not issuing this certification to unconsolidated jeepney units.
“Ang kailangan namin, makakuha kami ng certification sa LTFRB na ina-allow kami na makapag-renew kami ng aming prangkisa, hindi nangyayari, kasi yan ang panggigipit ng LTFRB dun mga non-consolidated. Bagamat hindi sila nanghuhuli ng consolidation, pero naghahanap sila ng ibat-ibang violation,” Floranda said.
“Ang kailangan namin, makakuha kami ng certification sa LTFRB na ina-allow kami na makapag-renew kami ng aming prangkisa, hindi nangyayari, kasi yan ang panggigipit ng LTFRB dun mga non-consolidated. Bagamat hindi sila nanghuhuli ng consolidation, pero naghahanap sila ng ibat-ibang violation,” Floranda said.
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The LTFRB and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) insist that all unconsolidated units of jeepneys are considered colorum.
The LTFRB and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) insist that all unconsolidated units of jeepneys are considered colorum.
LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said on Monday that its campaign against unregistered vehicles nationwide continues.
LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said on Monday that its campaign against unregistered vehicles nationwide continues.
“Ang mga nahuhuli po nating yung mga hindi rehistrado. Ang sinasabi po natin, puwede naman ho silang magrehistro as private vehicle…pero tuloy-tuloy po ang panghuhuli natin ng mga unregistered, hindi na natin tinatanong kung consolidated, unconsolidated - basta hindi ho kayo rehistrado eh mahuhuli o kayo,” Mendoza said.
“Ang mga nahuhuli po nating yung mga hindi rehistrado. Ang sinasabi po natin, puwede naman ho silang magrehistro as private vehicle…pero tuloy-tuloy po ang panghuhuli natin ng mga unregistered, hindi na natin tinatanong kung consolidated, unconsolidated - basta hindi ho kayo rehistrado eh mahuhuli o kayo,” Mendoza said.
Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena meanwhile believes there is no legal basis for the LTFRB to revoke their 5-year franchises from Congress.
Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena meanwhile believes there is no legal basis for the LTFRB to revoke their 5-year franchises from Congress.
“Wala naman ding legal basis ng pag-revoke ng aming mga prangkisa dahil unconstitutional ito at ang Kongreso at Senado na rin ang nagsabi, na sila lang ang puwedeng mag-revoke nito. Hindi naman paglabag sa aming mga prangkisa kung hindi kami magko-consolidate,” Valbuena explained.
“Wala naman ding legal basis ng pag-revoke ng aming mga prangkisa dahil unconstitutional ito at ang Kongreso at Senado na rin ang nagsabi, na sila lang ang puwedeng mag-revoke nito. Hindi naman paglabag sa aming mga prangkisa kung hindi kami magko-consolidate,” Valbuena explained.
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LTFRB chairman Atty. Teofilo Guadiz III earlier said the government is willing to accommodate unconsolidated jeepneys but they cannot form new transport cooperatives or corporations.
LTFRB chairman Atty. Teofilo Guadiz III earlier said the government is willing to accommodate unconsolidated jeepneys but they cannot form new transport cooperatives or corporations.
“Pagkatapos naming pumunta sa Senado, napag-usapan namin yung mga hindi pa sumasama sa programa ng gobyerno ay bibigyan ng pagkakataon, they can join existing cooperatives and corporations pero hindi sila puwedeng bumuo ng korporasyon o cooperatives,” Guadiz said.
“Pagkatapos naming pumunta sa Senado, napag-usapan namin yung mga hindi pa sumasama sa programa ng gobyerno ay bibigyan ng pagkakataon, they can join existing cooperatives and corporations pero hindi sila puwedeng bumuo ng korporasyon o cooperatives,” Guadiz said.
Manibela and Piston said they plan to launch a bigger transport strike in the coming days.
Manibela and Piston said they plan to launch a bigger transport strike in the coming days.
DOTr Usec. Andy Ortega said the government is willing to help those who want to join the program. However, there will be no more delay in terms of the implementation of the PTMP.
DOTr Usec. Andy Ortega said the government is willing to help those who want to join the program. However, there will be no more delay in terms of the implementation of the PTMP.
"Uhaw na po ang mga commuters na gaya ko na magkaroon ng maayos, maganda, reliable nag pagsasakay, siguro po ay panahon na, in fact, delayed na tayo sa ganitong mithiin, tuloy ang programa at hindi na pwedeng ihinto," Ortega said.
"Uhaw na po ang mga commuters na gaya ko na magkaroon ng maayos, maganda, reliable nag pagsasakay, siguro po ay panahon na, in fact, delayed na tayo sa ganitong mithiin, tuloy ang programa at hindi na pwedeng ihinto," Ortega said.
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