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Transport Strikes Prompt Urgent Talks for Commuter Relief
File photo for reference only The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines is urgently seeking dialogue with Manibela, a transport group, after they declared a three-day transport strike commencing on Monday, 24th March. The strike is being driven by Manibela's claims of inaccuracies in the consolidation figures from the government's Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), monitored by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The DOTr acknowledges the group's right to voice concerns and has tasked Assistant Secretary Dioscoro 'Jojo' Reyes to initiate talks with them promptly. Ensuring commuter safety and comfort while protecting jeepney drivers' welfare is reportedly a priority. Manibela disputes LTFRB's reported figure of 86% consolidation among public utility vehicle operators and drivers, asserting that only 43% are actually approved. Secretary Vince Dizon, who recently assumed office, stresses the government's commitment to modernization without disrupting livelihoods. The DOTr is preparing contingency measures, collaborating with the MMDA and LGUs to offer free rides to minimise inconvenience for commuters. As transport strikes have historically followed the modernization program since 2017, the current standoff highlights ongoing tensions between reform and traditional transit operations, reported Manila Bulletin. -- 2025-03-19 -
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Obese People on Plane Seats.
But instead, they tend to do husband and wife together. After that, freedom of choice. There should be coach and business class, and for long flights, Anesthesia class... just knock me out, throw me on the floor somewhere and wake me up when we arrive in Bkk... -
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Belgian MMA Fighter Tackles Indian Gang in Pattaya Brawl
I guess it is a natural consequence of a good fist fight. Whenever I have a good fist fight I generally also become friends with the opponent, all the animosity has been spent. Still, he should have pressed charges for the greater good. He clearly had nothing to fear from the 4 of them even. -
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Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes, Ukraine signals support
Next, I suppose, is an attack on Finland and Sweden. Both obtained NATO membership while Putin was countering the ‘existential threat to Russia’—a threat that was merely a hypothetical possibility—of Ukraine joining NATO. Additionally, the Baltic states, once part of the former empire, have been NATO members for over 20 years. Then there’s Poland, also former Russian empire territory and a NATO member. This presents numerous ‘existential threats’ for Russia and potentially many wars ahead. Is the ‘orange clown’ prepared to pacify Putin and his feelings of being threatened by almost all of Russia’s neighbors? -
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Boycott of US goods spreading worldwide poor donald
Trump has managed to single-handedly destroy American exceptionalism and goodwill towards America. Anyone thinking things will quickly get back to normal once things settle down is living in la-la land. Canada is not going to forget the disrespect it has been shown anytime soon. Europe has been completely traumatized by the suddenness of the withdrawal of support for Ukraine and NATO, and the abrupt surge in defense spending this has necessitated is going to put further social strains on Western European economies. In giving Israel a carte Blanche to commit genocide in the Gaza, Trump has engendered hatred for the US and support for terrorist organizations throughout the Middle East which will last for generations to come, The abrupt cancellation of third world humanitarian and health initiatives has done untold damage to America’s image throughout the world. Did you know that Greenland has a more than 80% indigenous population? What does Donald Trump’s attitude about annexing Greenland say about his respect for indigenous people around the world? And what about racial minorities and other minorities in the US? Trump and his right-wing judiciary and enablers in Congress have destroyed all sense of America being a land of opportunity or of being a melting pot where different cultures competed against one another in a dynamic environment. What is the common thread which will bind all of us together? The damage done to the American social fabric is enormous which will have a devastating affect on US productivity, not to mention the damage to social cohesion were we to ever face a common enemy, or the degradation of the social environment, (think no-go zones) that reduced social mobility will bring. No more D.E.I., no more affirmative action, no more equal opportunity in the workplace or in housing? No more investigations of right-wing militias, white nationalism in the military or police brutality? A DOJ and FBI only interested in protecting Trump and prosecuting his enemies? The harassment of the judiciary, educational institutions, free speech, and the media ( just to name a few) has put a chill on America’s image as the land of liberty. It would not surprise me were Trump to tell France to come get their Statue of Liberty cause he didn’t want it any more anyway The fallout from Trump’s second term is only beginning to be felt, the damage will be long-lasting, and in the end there will be very few without terrible regrets.
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