“Dae man gabos may kakayahan”: When Modernization Excludes the Underprivileged

After it has come to light as far back as 2016, jeepney modernization can now be deemed an overdue prospect. Following the lookout that attempts to place the Philippines at par with the fast-paced and advanced neighboring countries, the state seems to forget that the majority of its people have barely left the grassroots since time immemorial. The changes aimed at the transport industry where traditional jeepneys are subjected to be phased out will only burden the same people from the unprivileged walk of life — bounding them to suffer most terribly in the face of unjust change — leaving the grass greener on the smaller side of the fence but continues to neglect the portion that homes the disadvantaged and vulnerable.