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Manibela transport strike starts today
Transport group Manibela began a three-day nationwide strike on Tuesday to protest government policies, citing alleged excessive penalties, issues with franchise renewals, and a "payola" or bribery system within the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
Manibela claims that the policies of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) negatively impact drivers' livelihoods.
The group criticized Malacañang's order for the DOTr to look into their concerns, stating that the "reality on the ground demands more than a passing glance."
Manibela reported that public transportation in Metro Manila was paralyzed, with many commuters stranded.
The Philippine National Police has placed vehicles on standby to assist stranded passengers.
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Transport group MANIBELA announced a nationwide strike from December 9 to 11 to protest alleged systematic harassment and abuses by transportation authorities, including delays in the release of jeepney registration papers.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is mobilizing its personnel and resources for a three-day transport strike from December 9 to 11, 2025.
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered an investigation into alleged payola within the Land Transportation Office (LTO) following a planned transport strike by MANIBELA.
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