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PISTON won't join transport strike, gives Dizon 2 weeks to solve modernization dilemma
PISTON won't join transport strike, gives Dizon 2 weeks to solve modernization dilemma
Dennis Gasgonia,
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 24, 2025 12:13 AM PHT
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Updated Mar 24, 2025 01:30 AM PHT
Members of the transport group Piston gather in front of Primex Tower in San Juan City on Friday, March 21, 2025, ahead of a scheduled dialogue with Transport Secretary Vince Dizon. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Members of the transport group Piston gather in front of Primex Tower in San Juan City on Friday, March 21, 2025, ahead of a scheduled dialogue with Transport Secretary Vince Dizon. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Members of Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) are not inclined to join the three-day transport strike to be staged by Manibela starting on Monday.
MANILA -- Members of Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) are not inclined to join the three-day transport strike to be staged by Manibela starting on Monday.
PISTON president Mody Floranda said they will not join the strike but will respect other drivers who wanted to participate in the protest.
PISTON president Mody Floranda said they will not join the strike but will respect other drivers who wanted to participate in the protest.
“Sa akin nirerespeto natin ang pagkilos ng ating mga kasama sa hanapbuhay,” he said in an interview on Teleradyo Serbisyo on Sunday night.
“Sa akin nirerespeto natin ang pagkilos ng ating mga kasama sa hanapbuhay,” he said in an interview on Teleradyo Serbisyo on Sunday night.
Instead, Floranda said they have given new Transport Secretary Vince Dizon two weeks to provide a resolution regarding the controversial Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP).
Instead, Floranda said they have given new Transport Secretary Vince Dizon two weeks to provide a resolution regarding the controversial Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP).
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“Katatapos lang ng ating pakikipagusap sa secretary ng DoTR na si Secretary Vince Dizon na kung saan ating inilatag yung ating kahilingan na pagbabalik sa 5 taon ng ating prangkisa at payagan tayong makapagrehistro ng pampublikong transportasyon,” said Floranda.
“Katatapos lang ng ating pakikipagusap sa secretary ng DoTR na si Secretary Vince Dizon na kung saan ating inilatag yung ating kahilingan na pagbabalik sa 5 taon ng ating prangkisa at payagan tayong makapagrehistro ng pampublikong transportasyon,” said Floranda.
He added that Dizon seemed to have agreed with their observation that there are a large majority of jeepney drivers and operators who have not yet registered into the PTMP.
He added that Dizon seemed to have agreed with their observation that there are a large majority of jeepney drivers and operators who have not yet registered into the PTMP.
“May nakikita tayong aninag dahil nga doon sa pagtutulak natin ng programang ng PTMP na nagpapakitang palpak yung programa,” said the PISTON president.
“May nakikita tayong aninag dahil nga doon sa pagtutulak natin ng programang ng PTMP na nagpapakitang palpak yung programa,” said the PISTON president.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board reportedly claimed that 68 percent of operators and drivers have complied with the program.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board reportedly claimed that 68 percent of operators and drivers have complied with the program.
“Pero base sa pagaaral mismo ni secretary na umaabot lang ng 43 percent ‘yung nagcomply, 'di lang sa jeep kundi sa lahat na ng public transport,” said Floranda.
“Pero base sa pagaaral mismo ni secretary na umaabot lang ng 43 percent ‘yung nagcomply, 'di lang sa jeep kundi sa lahat na ng public transport,” said Floranda.
“Sinabi na natin sa kanya na dapat ibasura ang programa dahil nakita nating palpak at nagdulot ng pagkalawa ng kabuhayan at hirap sa ating commuters… Sinabi naming bibigyan siya ng two weeks para maglabas ng resolution kung anong magiging sagot ng DoTr sa inilatag naming posisyon,” he added.
“Sinabi na natin sa kanya na dapat ibasura ang programa dahil nakita nating palpak at nagdulot ng pagkalawa ng kabuhayan at hirap sa ating commuters… Sinabi naming bibigyan siya ng two weeks para maglabas ng resolution kung anong magiging sagot ng DoTr sa inilatag naming posisyon,” he added.
Meanwhile, Julius Dalay of the Commuters of the Philippines said they are looking for alternative means of commute for those who will be affected by the strike.
Meanwhile, Julius Dalay of the Commuters of the Philippines said they are looking for alternative means of commute for those who will be affected by the strike.
“Sa amin usually ang pinaghahandaan ng grupo namin yung alternative nila, kung anong pwedeng gawin para kung sakali hindi sila maapektuhan nito. Pwede bang makisakay a katrabaho, kaibigan nila?” said Dalay.
“Sa amin usually ang pinaghahandaan ng grupo namin yung alternative nila, kung anong pwedeng gawin para kung sakali hindi sila maapektuhan nito. Pwede bang makisakay a katrabaho, kaibigan nila?” said Dalay.
“P’wede bang maghanap ng ibang rutang sasakyan o baka may measure ang mga kumpanya or eskwelahan nila may hybrid system.”
“P’wede bang maghanap ng ibang rutang sasakyan o baka may measure ang mga kumpanya or eskwelahan nila may hybrid system.”
However, Dalay believes the protest might not have a huge impact since the groups launching the strike are fragmented.
However, Dalay believes the protest might not have a huge impact since the groups launching the strike are fragmented.
“Depende rin kasi yan. Tinitignan din kung may maapektuhan ng tigil pasada. Kasi minsan aminin natin o hindi, sinabi nilang may tigil pasada lalo ngayon, sinasabing isang grupo lang, baka kayanin pa ng miyembro ng ibang grupo na sila na lang muna ang pumasada,” he said.
“Depende rin kasi yan. Tinitignan din kung may maapektuhan ng tigil pasada. Kasi minsan aminin natin o hindi, sinabi nilang may tigil pasada lalo ngayon, sinasabing isang grupo lang, baka kayanin pa ng miyembro ng ibang grupo na sila na lang muna ang pumasada,” he said.
In another development, a group referring themselves as the “Enormous 5” are urging Dizon to push through with the modernization program.
In another development, a group referring themselves as the “Enormous 5” are urging Dizon to push through with the modernization program.
The Enormous 5 is composed of members of Pasang Masda, Altodap, Acto, Busina, and Curoda.
The Enormous 5 is composed of members of Pasang Masda, Altodap, Acto, Busina, and Curoda.
“Kami po, ang Enormous 5, ay nananawagan ho kay DOTR Secretary Vince Dizon na ipagpatuloy ang Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). Ang programang ito ay tunay na para sa kapakanan ng publiko at kaunlaran ng sektor ng transportasyon,” they said.
“Kami po, ang Enormous 5, ay nananawagan ho kay DOTR Secretary Vince Dizon na ipagpatuloy ang Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). Ang programang ito ay tunay na para sa kapakanan ng publiko at kaunlaran ng sektor ng transportasyon,” they said.
“Hinihikayat naming huwag magpadala ang kalihim sa ilang grupo na ginagamit ang isyu para sa pansarili at pampulitikang interes lamang. Sila ho ay nanggugulo lamang. Kami nga ho kinaya namin, unfair naman sa amin kung sila ay hindi susunod.”
“Hinihikayat naming huwag magpadala ang kalihim sa ilang grupo na ginagamit ang isyu para sa pansarili at pampulitikang interes lamang. Sila ho ay nanggugulo lamang. Kami nga ho kinaya namin, unfair naman sa amin kung sila ay hindi susunod.”
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