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PNP: Day 2 of strike peaceful so far; transport sector not paralyzed
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the second day of the transport strike in Metro Manila remained peaceful.
PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo stated that the transport sector was not paralyzed by the strike.
Over 100 mobile patrol units were deployed to assist commuters facing difficulties, in coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
The PNP had initially described the first day of the three-day strike as "relatively peaceful" with no major untoward incidents.
Despite the PNP's assessment, Piston's national president Mody Floranda had claimed the strike impacted over 85 percent of routes in the region on the first day.
Floranda had also announced plans for a dialogue with the LTFRB chair on Tuesday.
The transport strike, organized by Piston, protests the consolidation of traditional jeepneys under the jeepney modernization program.
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