Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernisation Program

Since its launch in 2017, the Public Utility Vehicle Modernisation Program (PUVMP) has sparked widespread discussion among various sectors of society. Objectively, the PUVMP aims to replace traditional jeepneys with “safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly” public vehicles. This transition necessitates the replacement of traditional jeepneys with modern ones, raising economic and financial woes for the […]