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Jeepney modernization: Road paved with difficulties, debt, danger

Mikael Angelo S. Francisco
Posted at Jan 07 03:12 AM

Even before COVID-19, jeepney driver Ernie Cruz had already been preparing to navigate a bumpy ride ahead of him: the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), or the jeepney modernization program.  Read more »

AFP celebrates 85th anniversary sans fanfare, presidential presence

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 05:06 AM

MANILA - With its guest of honor appearing virtually on livestream from Davao, the Armed Forces of the Philippines celebrated its 85th founding anniversary without its usual fanfare - and with hardly even a soldier in sight. Read more »

Hontiveros seeks probe on AFP spending of revenues from military bases sale

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 06:50 PM

MANILA - Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Thursday filed a resolution seeking to investigate how the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spent billions it received from the sale of old military bases in the country, emphasizing the need for funds to modernize the military.   Read more »

Drilon bats for new law to 'reorganize' PhilHealth, outsource modernization plan

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 04:17 PM

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Tuesday pushed for the creation of a new law that would allow President Rodrigo Duterte to "reorganize" the Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth), which has consistently figured in alleged anomalies. Read more »

Jeepney drivers call for resumption of operations

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 04:51 PM

Jeepney drivers from different transport groups call for the resumption of operations during a protest near the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan on Friday. Read more »

Will there be a pandemic phaseout of traditional jeepneys?

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 23 12:43 AM

Traditional jeepneys may be gone for good if other modes of public transport prove to be enough to service the riding public, Malacañang said Monday as the government allowed more types of commuter vehicles to ply roads. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 10, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 12:12 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Valenzuela jeepney drivers, operators receive aid

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 05:36 PM

Jeepney drivers and operators receive food packs from the Valenzuela City government on Thursday amid the general community quarantine.  Read more »

Photo essay: End of the line for jeepney drivers?

Fernando G. Sepe Jr., ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 08 02:16 PM

Jeepney drivers fear the coronavirus pandemic, the long quarantine period, and government's modernization program for PUVs all point to the end of their livelihood.  Read more »

LOOK: Tugade, other transport officials test Toyota's new modern PUV

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 05:35 PM

No less than Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade led the test run of Toyota's new public utility vehicle. Read more »

Senators grill DOTr over public utility vehicle modernization program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 12:30 AM

The controversial public utility vehicle modernization program is not allocated funds in the Department of Transportation's proposed budget for 2020. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: October 3, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 11:25 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

New King of the Road?

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 06:47 PM

A more modern jeepney plies Litex Avenue alongside older models on Thursday. Read more »

Senators grill DOTr for 'hodgepodge' jeepney modernization target plan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 03:27 PM

Senator Franklin Drilon on Thursday said he was “disappointed” with the jeepney modernization plan laid out by the Department of Transportation, after officials said it could extend to 3 more years. Read more »

Operators ng iisang unit ng jeep pinakasapul umano ng modernization program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 02 07:13 PM

Aminado ang ilang single-unit operator ng mga jeep na sila ang pinakatatamaan ng jeepney modernization program. Read more »

Transport groups handang maglunsad ng 1 linggong strike

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 12:04 AM

Handang maglunsad ng isang linggong protesta ang transport groups kung hindi pakikinggan ng gobyerno ang hiling nilang ibasura ang planong jeepney modernization. Read more »

'Welcome' for jeepneys

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 04:11 PM

Transport groups and their supporters gather at Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City to protest the jeepney modernization program, in conjunction with a transport strike, on Monday.  Read more »

Mga bagong gamit galing Israel, ipinagkaloob sa Palawan police

Arlie Cabrestante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 05:20 PM

Napagkalooban ng mga bagong armas, bala at iba pang mga gamit ang Palawan Provincial Police Office (PPPO) mula sa headquarters ng Philippine National Police (PNP) bilang bahagi ng ginagawang modernisasyon ng PNP. Read more »

Transport cooperative, suportado ang PUV modernization program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 02:19 AM

Suportado ng mga transport cooperative ang PUV modernization program ng pamahalaan. Read more »

Transport officials say no jeepney phaseout in March 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 11:48 PM

Transport authorities insist there will be no jeepney phaseout in March of next year, as earlier feared by public transport groups. Read more »