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...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) mobilized buses along major routes in Metro Manila to assist commuters affected by the transport strike led by the group Manibela on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The PCG provided free rides to the comuting public until the three-day strike ends on Dec. 11 to ensure...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has prepared mobility teams and assistance units to help commuters who may be stranded during the nationwide transport strike set from Tuesday, Dec. 9 to Thursday, Dec. 11. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, said police...
President Marcos has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to immediately look into the grievances raised by transport group Manibela, as it prepares for a protest action next week, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
More than 1,000 police officers were deployed in Quezon City on the second day of the transport strike led by Manibela on Thursday, Sept. 18. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the deployment was meant to maintain peace and order, manage traffic flow, and assist commuters affected by the...
In view of the announced transport strike and a careful assessment of its potential impact on student attendance and participation, all classes at Bulacan State University will shift to online synchronous mode on Sept. 18 to 19. This decision followed a dialogue between the Office of the Student...
Several universities and colleges in Metro Manila and nearby areas have announced a temporary shift to online classes as transport groups launched a three-day nationwide strike starting Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The strike, led by Manibela and PISTON, is expected to cause major disruptions in...
Members of transport group Manibela staged simultaneous protests on Wednesday, Sept. 17, marking the start of a three-day transport strike to denounce alleged massive corruption amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged anomalies in flood control projects. In Quezon City, drivers and...
Tension arose between members of transport group Manibela and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic enforcers after the latter allegedly issued tickets to illegally parked jeepneys during the third day of the transport strike in San Juan City on Wednesday, March 26. According to...
