Despite the scorching heat, several groups trooped to Mendiola in Manila on Friday, March 27, to call on the national government to immediately act on various social and economic issues arising from the Middle East war. Around 800 protesters belonging to Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at...
The Manila City local government slammed posts on social media saying that dump trucks or garbage trucks were used in its "Libreng Sakay" program to transport commuters for free as several public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, particularly jeepney drivers, refrained from plying their...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not monitored any significant incidents that threatened peace and order during the first day of the two-day transport strike launched to protest the rising fuel prices. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said police units in Metro Manila and other...
LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Albay, through the Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office-Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (APSEMO-PDRRMC), has suspended face-to-face classes on all levels and moved to alternative learning methods due to the transport...
For jeepney drivers, "tigil‑pasada" was more than a protest; it was a desperate cry for survival. Thousands of commuters were left stranded along España Boulevard, Quiapo, Taft Avenue, and other major thoroughfares in Manila, as members of MANIBELA halted operations, highlighting the human...
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna – Gov. Sol Aragones suspended classes in this province on Thursday, March 26, due to the nationwide transport strike. However, Aragones said modular or online learning will be implemented and graduation and recognition ceremonies will proceed as scheduled. Mayor Ross Rizal of...
BACOLOD CITY – The transport strike staged by a group of operators and drivers here on Monday was peaceful and prompted a dialogue with Mayor Greg Gasataya who pledged to address their immediate concerns. “No untoward incidents were recorded, reflecting the orderly and peaceful conduct of the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region is ready to secure the transport strike in this highly urbanized city on Monday, March 23. “We are fully prepared to ensure the safety of the public and the orderly conduct of the activity,” said Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 provided free rides in Eastern Visayas during the transport strike on Thursday, March 19. In collaboration with local government units (LGUs), PRO-8 carried out 61 Libreng Sakay operations, deploying 54 police vehicles for commuters impacted by the...
“Sa laban ng tsuper, kasama ang komyuter (Drivers fight for themselves and for commuters).” Amid the continuing rise in fuel prices, this was one of the messages of the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON), along with various groups, during a nationwide transport...
The Malabon city government on Thursday, March 19, provided free rides for the commuters affected by the nationwide transport strike. The city government deployed nine “Libreng Sakay” vehicles across key areas to help ferry stranded passengers and ease disruptions in public transport. The...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said Wednesday that necessary measures are in place for the nationwide transport strike on Thursday. Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong, PRO-NIR spokesperson, said 74 police vehicles are on standby to provide Libreng Sakay (free...
