How China’s Influence Threatens the Future of Filipino Jeepneys in the PUV Modernization Program
The PUV Modernization Program, launched by the Philippine government in 2017, aims to replace the old and polluting jeepneys, the iconic and popular public transport vehicles in the country, with new and eco-friendly ones. However, the program has been met with resistance and criticism from jeepney drivers, operators, and commuters, who fear that the program will phase out the traditional …