Transport strike may extend to Friday as talks loom

Updated Wed, March 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM Published Sun, March 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM

Various transport groups, led by Manibela, continued their protest against the jeepney phaseout, with President Mar Valbuena stating a possible extension of their three-day transport strike until Friday.

Manibela members protested near Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon's office along Edsa Greenhills in San Juan City, accusing the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) of falsifying data on the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP).

LTFRB spokesperson Ariel Inton denied the allegations of falsified data regarding the PTMP.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed the government's commitment to the PTMP's implementation but expressed openness to modifications addressing the transport groups' concerns.

Dizon mentioned he had invited Manibela to talk, with potential meetings scheduled for Thursday or Friday.

To ensure public safety, the Philippine National Police deployed 48,555 personnel and dispatched over 1,400 vehicles to offer free rides to affected commuters.

The AFP remained on standby to assist commuters, while some schools suspended face-to-face classes and LGUs offered free rides.

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