The Muntinlupa City government is ready to provide “libreng sakay” (free rides) on April 15 and 16 due to the planned nationwide transport strike.
It ordered its vehicles to be on standby on April 15 when groups Manibela and Piston (Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide) launch a nationwide transport strike to protest the government’s phaseout of public utility jeepneys (PUJs).
The Muntinlupa City government providing "libreng sakay" to commuters during the transport strike last Dec. 14 (Photos from Muntinlupa PIO)
Muntinlupa Public Information Office chief Mimi Gonzales said city government vehicles have been ordered to be on standby in case there is a need to augment transportation for commuters.
Meanwhile, the Department of Education (DepEd) suspended face-to-face classes on April 15 and 16 and instead, all public schools will use asynchronous classes/distance learning.
“In order to allow learners to complete pending assignments, projects, and other requirements as the end of school year is fast-approaching, all public schools nationwide shall implement asynchronous classes/distance learning on April 15-16, 2024,” the DepEd said in a statement.
It added, “Likewise, teaching and non-teaching personnel in all public schools shall not be required to report to their respective stations. However, activities organized by Regional and Schools Division Offices, such as Regional Athletic Association Meets and other division or school level programs, to be conducted on the aforementioned dates may push through as scheduled.”
“Finally, private schools shall not be covered by this advisory but shall have the option to implement the same,” it said.