A transport group in Cebu staged a picket rally that condemns deemed massive corruption in government, and other issues that affect drivers and operators of public transportation.

Members of the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) Cebu converged in front of a gasoline station in Barangay Carreta, Cebu city morning on Thursday, September 18, 2025 where they flaunted banners and placards that express their sentiments.

The rally is not a transport strike, PISTON Cebu Chairman Greg Perez pointed out.

The gathering is more of a "picket rally" to demonstrate their strong support to the public outcry against alleged massive corruption in government.

Perez said that despite support to the protest carried out by their umbrella organization, they opted not to join the three-day transport strike, citing that the one-day picket rally is enough to air their sentiments.

After a program staged by the roadside, PISTON Cebu members marched toward the office of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 7 where they carried on with their protest outside the agency.

LTFRB 7 officials did not go out to meet the protesters, but Director Eduardo Montealto clarified that they respect the rights of rallyists to express their grievances.

PISTON Cebu is also set to join the “Trillion Peso March” on Sunday, September 21, 2025 expected to gather members of churches, civil society groups, students, and members of other sectors.

Edward Ligas, convenor of the Panaghugpong sa Yanong Sugbuanon (PAYONG) Batok Kurapsyon, said that the rally will be held at Fuente Osmeña by 3 p.m. on September 21, 2025, which coincides with the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law.