Sinag (Sining nga Nagalamdag) aims to shed light on the untold stories of our jeepney drives. More than just providers of transportation, they embody the Filipino spirit of hard work, supporting their families while navigating the ever-changing urban landscape of Cagayan de Oro. The exhibit is organized by the COM 005: Introduction to Photography class in collaboration with COM 021: Information and Communication Campaign at PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College.
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After working as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Saudi Arabia as a truck driver, Joel Caneos returned to the Philippines after his contract ended. He now works as a jeepney driver on the Opol to Cagayan de Oro (CDO) route.
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Earning roughly a thousand pesos each day, Joel shares the struggles of being behind the wheel. With no benefits or union to support them, drivers like him hope for mandatory SSS coverage for both drivers and operators, ensuring a pension for their future.
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Ehlrey Acuno has been a jeepney driver for 28 years, following in his father’s footsteps as one of the first drivers for Opol Jeep Liner in Cagayan de Oro City. As a young boy, he often accompanied his father, and now he continues what he calls a family tradition.
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