Modesto "Mody" Toque Floranda (born November 4, 1965) is a Filipino transport activist from the ranks of jeepney and other public utility vehicles drivers who is the President of the militant group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON).
[2] After the dictatorship, he worked in Metro Manila as an FX driver of the route Cubao-Vito Cruz.
[2] He advocates for pro-people public transportation system in the Philippines that would be achieved through national industrializaiton which includes support for local manufacturing.
[4][5] Floranda was revealed as part of Makabayan Senatoriable slate on National Heroes Day, August 26, 2024.
[6] Floranda challenged the electoral system in the Philippines that those that should be questioned are those coming from political dynasties, that poor people running for position must not have doubts cast about them.