The Transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) cancelled nationwide transport strike on December 4 & 5, 2017 due to the appeal of Senator Grace Poe.
In the official Twitter account of Senator Grace Poe, she posted “In light of the announced transport strike scheduled on December 4-5, and in consideration of the interests of various stakeholders—the transport sector and especially the commuters, I am calling for an urgent hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services on Thursday, Dec. 7.”
She added, “I am appealing to transport groups Piston and the Stop Jeepney Phaseout Coalition to reconsider and call off their planned strike and instead sit down with us in d committee so that the Senate can hear their concerns regarding the proposed jeepney modernization program of d gov’t.”
On Monday, I will file a resolution in order to conduct a hearing that will address these issues of PUV drivers and operators alike. Their problems are not theirs alone, but that of the entire nation that depends on the kind of public transportation they offer.
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) December 2, 2017
Let us sit down and talk, and find ways to move forward with solutions that are socially just and feasible.
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) December 2, 2017
We welcome the decision of Piston and No to Jeepney Phaseout Coalition to heed our appeal and call off their nationwide transport strike. pic.twitter.com/biwV4POJr5
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) December 3, 2017
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