Coalition of Filipino Commuters

Coalition of Filipino Commuters We are an advocacy group fighting for the rights of commuters or Pasahero as we call it in Filipino.
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We are the most marginalized sector of workers and travellers whose rights are abused at every turn whether by air land or sea.

07/02/2025

The Coalition of Filipino Commuters Pasa-HERO takes exception to the plan of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to dismantle/abolish the EDSA Busway Carousel and replace it with a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane.

The MMDA said this is in line with plans to increase the capacity of the MRT-3 to some 800,000 per day.

As it is, the problems besetting the MRT-3 has not been properly addressed and only the Bus Carousel serves the commuting public efficiently along EDSA.

The loading platforms of all MRT-3 stations can barely hold a hundred persons each with lines spilling out onto the streets putting passengers in danger.

Trains have been bogging down and malfunctioning again and there seems to be very little being done about it.

Even Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista has expressed his position that the bus carousel serves commuters very well. We thank the good secretary for this.

Our coalition suggests MMDA and yes, even DOTr, first deliver proper service to the commuting public before they initiate actions that may disrupt and make harder our daily riding lives.

While p***c transport drivers and operators get so much from the government, we, the commuters who outnumber them at least 50-1, are made to bear the brunt of improper service and continued rise in fares.

We ask that we, those who spend and support the public transport system, be considered priority this time.

We pray for a better response to this our call!

29/01/2025

Ira Panganiban, Chairman of the Coalition of Filipino Commuters, expressed gratitude to the LTFRB for addressing their call for standardization made in late 2024. "We thank Chair Guadiz for taking action on the standardization of student, PWD, and senior citizen discounts. By standardizing the implementation, we ensure that the public receives the discounts mandated by law. This move will put an end to the inconsistent or non-existent application of discounts by some platforms. We also extend our thanks to TNCs like Grab, Angkas, and Joyride for respecting and implementing these discounts."

12/12/2024

Commuter Group Urges for Standardized TNVS Implementation on Special Discounts
Ira Panganiban, Chairperson of CFC

The Coalition of Filipino Commuters (CFC) calls on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to enforce a uniform application of government-mandated discounts for students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities across all digital ride-hailing platforms, commonly referred to as Transport Networking Companies (TNCs).

This is in response to numerous reports from concerned passengers and a surge of social media posts indicating that current ride-hailing services in the Philippines — including Grab, InDrive, Angkas, Maxim, Joyride, and MOVE IT— are implementing these discounts in various means. Some platforms allegedly fail to offer the discount on their apps altogether, which constitutes a flagrant violation of the law and an exploitation of commuters.

The CFC underscores that the lack of standardization and oversight in discount implementation makes it more challenging for Filipino students, senior citizens, and PWD commuters to access the discount. Furthermore, the inconsistency in the implementation not only hampers the intended financial relief but also complicates the verification process, potentially leading to fraudulent claims that could adversely affect driver earnings.

As digital ride-hailing continues to gain traction in the Philippines, the CFC emphasizes the urgent need for the LTFRB to scrutinize all ride-hailing platforms meticulously. By spearheading the standardization of discount applications, the LTFRB can ensure equitable access to mandated discounts and uphold the rights of Filipino commuters.

06/12/2024

Ilan Ang driver kumpara sa pasahero sa jeep? 1=16. Sa Bus? 1=50. Pero bakit ang pasahero walang partylist pero ang driver/operator unions meron? Si ba unfair?

18/11/2024

Ngayong kapaskuhan, asahan na natin na ang holiday-induced traffic ay makakaapekto sa tagal ng pag-book, pagdating ng mga sasakyan, at ng biyahe.

Kaya sana magkaroon tayong lahat ng mas mahabang pasensiya. Magplano tayo ng ating mga commute at sumubok ng mga carpooling options.

Asahan na rin na may pagtaas sa pamasahe ng mga ride-hailing platforms, lalo na at mas mahaba ang kailangan gugulin na oras ng mga drivers para makatapos ng isang ride. Kaya kung may mga paraan para makatipid gaya ng discounted rides o di kaya naman ay magkaroon ng multi-modal na commute, ay subukan ang mga ito.

Kami sa Coalition of Filipino Commuters ay sumasaludo sa mga ride-hailing drivers at iba pang propesyonal sa transportation industry na binabagtas ang traffic at iba pang mga pagsubok sa kalsada para lang maihatid tayo sa ating mga pupuntahan ngayong kapaskuhan. Mabuhay po kayo!

Mula kay President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
06/11/2024

Mula kay President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Donald Trump is now the 47th President of the United States of America after taking Wisconsin.
06/11/2024

Donald Trump is now the 47th President of the United States of America after taking Wisconsin.

18/10/2024

The scariest opponent, in any battle, is the one who does not care who wins.

27/09/2024

In a budget hearing with Senator Loren Legarda: (Bwahahahahaha)

‘HOW MANY BARANGAYS THE PHILIPPINES HAVE?’

WATCH: Senator Loren Legarda, who presided over the deliberation on the proposed budget of the Presidential Communications Office and its attached agencies, suspended the Senate Committee on Finance’s hearing after officials gave wrong figures about the numbers of barangays in the Philippines.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, there are 42,046 barangays throughout the country; however, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said there are 42,004 barangays.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Information Agency, under the PCO, said that there are 42,045 barangays in the country. | via Jom Garner

https://www.facebook.com/tribunephl/videos/2332112920470685

Well, there it is. And, sadly and reluctantly, I agree!
26/09/2024

Well, there it is. And, sadly and reluctantly, I agree!

I'VE been convinced so only in the past two weeks with the shocking revelations in social media of two legislators and their inexplicable wealth. Amazingly, they themselves pointed to their suspected corruption by sporting ultra-expensive designer bags and watches in social media posts, as if this i...

23/09/2024

Ngayon yung gumagawa ng passports natin ang may problema. Hindi pa tapos yung drivers license, nat'l ID, passports na naman.

10/09/2024

Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, Dan Rather. They were my idols. I always imagined news anchors should be like them on air.

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Ngayong kapaskuhan, asahan na natin na ang holiday-induced traffic ay makakaapekto sa tagal ng pag-book, pagdating ng mga sasakyan, at ng biyahe. Kaya sana magkaroon tayong lahat ng mas mahabang pasensiya. Magplano tayo ng ating mga commute at sumubok ng mga carpooling options. Asahan na rin na may pagtaas sa pamasahe ng mga ride-hailing platforms, lalo na at mas mahaba ang kailangan gugulin na oras ng mga drivers para makatapos ng isang ride. Kaya kung may mga paraan para makatipid gaya ng discounted rides o di kaya naman ay magkaroon ng multi-modal na commute, ay subukan ang mga ito. Kami sa Coalition of Filipino Commuters ay sumasaludo sa mga ride-hailing drivers at iba pang propesyonal sa transportation industry na binabagtas ang traffic at iba pang mga pagsubok sa kalsada para lang maihatid tayo sa ating mga pupuntahan ngayong kapaskuhan. Mabuhay po kayo!

An MRT passenger jumped into the rails of an oncoming train. The poor driver of the train was arrested and jailed. A big bike rider going fast on expressway made a sudden overtake on the rightmost lane and hit a truck. The truck driver was promptly arrested and is sitting in jail. An idiot scooter rider snuck into Skyway 3, counter flowed and rammed head on into a vehicle innocently going the right way. The driver was also sent to jail. Police will say this is done as part of the investigation procedure. But do these drivers have to spend time in a prison cell? Can they not sit in an investigation room during the process. And what is it with this law that makes the innocent driver immediately guilty and the erring one a victim. Senate and Congress pass so many laws, but very few of these laws address real life situations like this. And, yes, I criticize them for not amending or improving these laws. And then they have the gall to do investigations in aid of legislations for road rage when they don’t even pay mind to its causes like the incidents I enumerated above. Why are we voting for them again? #syetdapwet

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