PISTON Calls for ₱10 Fare Increase Amid Rising Fuel Prices | Ka Mody Floranda | Shift Happens

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May 19, 2026 Episode Tracking the pulse of the road and the future of flight — from viral trends to policy shifts — cutting through the traffic to deliver the stories shaping today’s mobility landscape. Your fast-track guide to everything on the move starts here. Catch Shift Happens with Gie Barroga — only on BNC. As fuel prices continue to rise amid tensions in the Middle East, jeepney drivers and operators across the Philippines are once again feeling the pressure. With many struggling to earn enough after fuel costs and daily expenses, transport groups are now calling for a ₱10 fare increase and the removal of excise tax and VAT on petroleum products. In this episode, Modesto "Ka Mody" Floranda, National President of PISTON, joins us to discuss the realities facing the country’s public transportation sector. From fuel subsidies and service contracting programs to the impact of oil price hikes, declining incomes, and the transition to modern and electric jeepneys, this conversation sheds light on the growing challenges confronting Filipino drivers, operators, and commuters. Watch this timely discussion on transportation, livelihood, modernization, and the future of jeepneys in the Philippines. 🕑 2:00 p.m., Mondays - Fridays 📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV 📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook 📻 Simulcast on Mellow 94.7 Visit our Website: https://bnc.ph Check out our official social media accounts: https://www.facebook.com/bncphl https://twitter.com/bncdotph https://www.instagram.com/bnc.ph https://www.tiktok.com/@bnc.ph https://www.youtube.com/@bncphl #bilyonaryonewschannel #bnc #shifthappens Warning: Unauthorized use of any BNC videos without proper approval will lead to legal action to the fullest extent of the law.