MANILA, Philippines — Some local government units and schools announced the suspension of classes on Monday, October 16, 2017 due to the scheduled transport strike against the government's plan to phaseout old jeepney units.
In a press conference, the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) said that the two-day transport strike, the third this year, is set on October 16-17.
PISTON National President George San Mateo said that aside from the different transport groups in Metro Manila, various groups in Cagayan Valley, Pampanga, Laguna, Albay, Camarines Sur and in some parts of Mindanao would participate in the protest.
As of 2:30 p.m., here's the list of areas where classes have been cancelled for Monday, October 16 2017 #WalangPasok (refresh page for the updates)
In the past months, jeepney operators had protested against the modernization program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in which public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."
Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno said that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.
The group proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.
In a press conference, the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) said that the two-day transport strike, the third this year, is set on October 16-17.
PISTON National President George San Mateo said that aside from the different transport groups in Metro Manila, various groups in Cagayan Valley, Pampanga, Laguna, Albay, Camarines Sur and in some parts of Mindanao would participate in the protest.
As of 2:30 p.m., here's the list of areas where classes have been cancelled for Monday, October 16 2017 #WalangPasok (refresh page for the updates)
- Makati City - ALL LEVELS, public schools (Classes for private schools are left to the discretion of their school officials)
- Davao City - ALL LEVELS, public and private schools
STATEMENT BY MAYOR INDAY SARA | Classes from kindergarten to college will be suspended on Monday, October 16. pic.twitter.com/toDhV2JE3U— DavaoCity Government (@davaocitygov) October 13, 2017
In the past months, jeepney operators had protested against the modernization program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in which public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."
Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno said that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.
The group proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.
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