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Northern Mindanao PUJ drivers, operators to join transport strike

Thousands of public utility jeepneys (PUJ) operators and drivers from Northern Mindanao will join the two-day nationwide strike, according to a transport group leader on Sunday, October 15.

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Read more about the article Mayor Oscar Moreno’s supporters say graft charges ‘baseless’
Thousands of residents from various barangays and sectors troop to the Freedom Kiosk in Cagayan de Oro City to show their support for embattled Mayor Oscar Moreno on Saturday, October 7. Moreno is facing dozens of criminal and administrative charges and dismissal orders from the Ombudsman, but his camp was able to secure Temporary Restraining Orders and Writ of Preliminary Injunction to keep his office. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Mayor Oscar Moreno’s supporters say graft charges ‘baseless’

Amid series of criminal and administrative complaints filed against Mayor Oscar Moreno, about 3,000 of his supporters staged a mass action on Saturday, October 7, at the Freedom Kiosk here to show allegiance to him.

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Read more about the article Transport group opposes PUV fare hike proposal
SIGNBOARDS UP. Despite a new rule banning display? of destination signboards?, these jeepneys ?sneak ? signboards on their windshields on Wednesday, July 26, in Davao City. The ?restriction is in accordance with the Anti Distracted Driving Law. Jeepney drivers and commuters complain that the rule has caused confusion among passengers, who find it more difficult in determining which ride to take. (Paulo C. Rizal/ davaotoday.com)

Transport group opposes PUV fare hike proposal

A transport group in Northern Mindanao has called on government anew to scrap the oil deregulation law instead of increasing the public utility vehicle (PUV) fares.

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Read more about the article Nene Pimentel backs beleaguered CDO mayor
NENE PIMENTEL. Former senate president Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. gives a talk on federalism in a hotel here recently. Pimentel has expressed his support for embattled Cagayan de Oro City mayor Oscar Moreno who is facing a series of graft charges filed by various persons before the Office of the Ombudsman. (Jigger J. Jerusalem)

Nene Pimentel backs beleaguered CDO mayor

Former senate president Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. expressed his support for the mayor of this city who has been threatened with dozens of criminal and administrative cases.

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