MANIBELA, supporters protest to LTFRB against PUV Modernization program

Manila Bulletin

Dozens of jeepney drivers and supporters of the transport group MANIBELA protest outside the office of the Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB) on Monday, Jan. 13, to call on Secretary Guadiz to hear their concerns regarding the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), specifically the proposed 5-year franchise renewal for Public Utility Jeepneys, instead of the current one-year renewal. (MB video by Santi San Juan)  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00We are the franchisees.

00:09You promised that if we consolidate, you will give us 5 years of franchise.

00:16But what happened is 1 year extension of temporary travel or 1 year of provisional authority.

00:25The circular memorandums that you are issuing will show the weakness of your agency and the implementation of the PPMP or the former PUBMP.

00:40You want to kill the drivers and operators by removing the franchisees and not giving confirmation.

00:54So that we will not be able to register.

00:57That's how it is.

01:01That's how it is.

01:03The program of the PUBMP.

01:06We will not give up.

01:10We know how to fight.

01:13Chairman Juarez, go out there. I know you can see us.

01:17We are here to call for our livelihood to continue.

01:32Corruption will not continue in your agency.

01:36Right?

01:37Yes.

01:47Corruption will not continue in your agency.

01:57Corruption will not continue in your agency.

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