MMDA Clearing Operation Group Tows PISTON President George San Mateo’s Jeepney for Illegal Parking

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday, April 11 towed the passenger jeepney of George San Mateo, the national president of transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) during a sidewalk clearing operation in Quezon City, led by MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim.

PISTON President George San Mateo Buys 3 Brand New Passenger Jeepneys

George San Mateo, president of Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON), revealed on Tuesday, March 20 that he has already bought three brand new passenger jeepneys. His revelation comes a day the group held a transport strike in Metro Manila, urging the government to junk its jeepney modernization program.

This Simple Computation Proves Jeepney Modernization Program is Not Anti-Poor, Contrary to Piston’s Claims

The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Tsuper and Operator Nationwide (Piston) staged a 2-day transport strike this week against the jeepney modernization program of the Duterte government. According to the group, this project is anti-poor. However, here’s a simple computation from Manila Times columnist Malou Tiquia, proving that it can actually help jeepney drivers.