Philippine jeepney drivers protest over phase-out plan
Jeepneys -- initially made from leftover US jeeps after World War II -- are a national symbol in the Philippines, and serve as the backbone of the country's transport system.
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Passengers wait for jeepneys along a street in Manila. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP)
By NewVision Reporter
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Philippine jeepney drivers staged a noisy protest in the capital Manila on Tuesday over the government's plan to phase out the smoke-belching vehicles and replace them with modern