In line with the continuation of the nationwide transport strike, various public universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) have extended their online classes and implemented work-from-home (WFH) arrangements.
Among the universities that have extended online classes are the University of Santo Tomas (UST), De La Salle University (DLSU), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), University of the East (UE) Manila and Caloocan campuses, and Manila Central University (MCU) until Nov. 23.
The University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD) has also extended the suspension of in-person classes until Friday, Nov. 24, as per the Office of the Chancellor's announcement.
Members of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) started their strike last Nov. 20 to protest the government's deadline to consolidate drivers and operators of traditional jeepneys into either a corporation or a cooperative.
READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/15/piston-to-hold-3-day-transport-strike-to-protest-puv-modernization-consolidation-deadline