Pins, Stickers, & Zines

Filipino Jeepney workers are at risk of losing their livelihoods by the end of this month! The new deadline of the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP) on April 31st is forcing Jeepney drivers and operators to consolidate their jeepneys, coercing them to surrender their franchise rights. This unjust policy disproportionately impacts many of those who can’t afford the exorbitant costs of modernization, with modern jeepneys priced at 2 million pesos.

With this deadline looming, it is imperative more than ever to support the resistance of Filipino transport workers. So, we are bringing you the 'Atin ang Lansangan' zine (The Road is Ours), in support of the Tanggol Pasada Network, a network that fights against the PUVMP and promotes progressive and people-oriented transportation in the Philippines. 100 % of the profits will go towards their work.

In collaboration with Inklusibo, this zine was curated by the Artists Against Jeepney Phaseout, compiling artworks, photographs, and poems from dozens of Filipino artists. We see this art as an offering to Filipinos worldwide, urging all of us to fight alongside Jeepney workers in the motherland.

Product Features:

• Language: Tagalog and some English
• Size: 5.5. x 8.5. in
• 40 pages
• Glossy finish

A set of (5) 3-inch custom-cut stickers printed on a thick vinyl with a matte finish.

These designs include the following Tagalog phrases:

1. Bahala ako sa buhay ko: A twist to "Bahala ka sa buhay mo", reclaimed as "I am in charge of my own life"

2. Malakas, Matapang, Palaban: Strong, Brave, Fighter

3. Suplada, Mataray, Maldita: Snob, Snappy, Bitchy,

4. Pekpek Power: Pussy power!

5. Maarte, Maldita, Maganda: Extra, Bitchy, Beautiful

15% of the profits from each sale of this product goes to Sugarfolks' Unity for Genuine Again Reform (SUGAR). SUGAR is an organization advocating for the rights and livelihoods of Sugarfolks' and farmers in Batangas, Philippines. Learn more about this partnership here.

Beyond the Word

Before reading the narrative below, here's an important reminder that being a woman, a Filipina, does not necessarily mean having a Pekpek (Vagina). 💖

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As a young Pina/xy growing up, how many of us have been shamed by talking about our period? How many of us were associated to being mataray, suplada or maldita just because it's that "time of the month"? How many of us have not learned about safe sex and sexuality at a young age because it's a topic that's deemed shameful? And because talking about our Pekpeks is deemed makasalanan (sinful)?

The creation of the Pekpek Power pin is definitely something we're extremely proud of. Kaya let's go! Help us normalize these conversations. Help us empower our Pekpeks!

Product Features

1.5 x 1.3 inch, acrylic pin with rubber lock

Beyond the Word

Malakas means strong. Matapang means brave. Palaban means a fighter.

This design is in honour of the strong Pina/xys whose love and care help build the society we all rely on. It is in honour of the brave Pina/xys who continue to speak up and help others find their voice. It is in honour of the Pina/xys who fought and are fighting for our liberation and rights as a community, as a nation.

Most importantly, this design is for all of us who have never been called malakas, matapang and palaban despite our bold strength, bravery and fighting spirit. 

Product Features

1.5 x 1.3 inch, acrylic pin with rubber lock

Beyond the Word

"Maarte means extra/ sassy. Maldita means baddie. Maganda means beautiful. To be Maarte and Maldita is to be beautiful." - K.D.

Product Features

1.5 x 1.3 inch, acrylic pin with rubber lock

About the Product

With varying sizes, some stickers are made out of vinyl while others are made out of paper. Please pay attention to each sticker's specification upon ordering. These sticker designs include the following Tagalog phrases with varying designs.

• Hari ng Kalsada: King of the Road
• Balik Pasada: Back to the road
• Balik Pasada Para Sa Masa: Back to the road, for the masses
• No to Jeepney Phase Out

No to Jeepney Phase Out

Jeepneys are an iconic and valuable form of transportation in the Philippines, crowned as the “King of the Road” It's a wild, lively, and bold creature, adorned with flashy decorations and painted in bright colors, roaring through the streets nationwide. While it may seem chaotic, it perfectly embodies the spirit of the entire nation.

Under the PUV Modernization Program, the government wants to push forward the replacement of traditional jeepneys, including old public utility vehicles (PUVs), with foreign-made modern PUVs that cost Php 2.5 to  2.8 million per unit. The Marcos Jr. government is planning to phase out jeepneys, putting the drivers and citizens who rely on them at risk of losing their jobs and access to transportation. Say No to Jeepney Phase Out!

100% of the profits from each sale of this product goes to the families of Jeepney drivers as their jobs and livelihoods are now at risk due to the Jeepney Phase Out.

Anakbayan Scarborugh

These stickers are curated and designed by Anakbayan Scarborough - a newly formed chapter under Anakbayan Canada and Anakbayan Toronto and is composed of youth activists based in Scarborough.

ANAKBAYAN (Youth of the Nation) is a national democratic comprehensive mass organization of the youth that aims to arouse, organize and mobilize the youth workers, peasant youth, students, young professionals, out-of-school youth, migrant youth, Moro youth and other national minorities youth, and young women for National Democracy and to unify this movement with the powerful movement of the toiling masses.

About the Product

The members of Anakbayan Scarborough personally handcrafted these charms, each imbued with its own unique design. The materials are recycled plastic. Each charm and magnet is handmade and one of a kind, requiring them to be made to order. Please note that there might be small imperfections as a result.

Due to the handmade nature of this product, customers will receive varying charm colours.

No to Jeepney Phase Out

Jeepneys are an iconic and valuable form of transportation in the Philippines, crowned as the “King of the Road” It's a wild, lively, and bold creature, adorned with flashy decorations and painted in bright colors, roaring through the streets nationwide. While it may seem chaotic, it perfectly embodies the spirit of the entire nation.

Under the PUV Modernization Program, the government wants to push forward the replacement of traditional jeepneys, including old public utility vehicles (PUVs), with foreign-made modern PUVs that cost Php 2.5 to  2.8 million per unit. The Marcos Jr. government is planning to phase out jeepneys, putting the drivers and citizens who rely on them at risk of losing their jobs and access to transportation. Say No to Jeepney Phase Out!

100% of the profits from each sale of this product goes to the families of Jeepney drivers as their jobs and livelihoods are now at risk due to the Jeepney Phase Out.

Anakbayan Scarborough

These charms are curated and designed by Anakbayan Scarborough - a newly formed chapter under Anakbayan Canada and Anakbayan Toronto composed of youth activists based in Scarborough.

ANAKBAYAN (Youth of the Nation) is a national democratic comprehensive mass organization of the youth that aims to arouse, organize and mobilize the youth workers, peasant youth, students, young professionals, out-of-school youth, migrant youth, Moro youth and other national minorities youth, and young women for National Democracy and to unify this movement with the powerful movement of the toiling masses.