Several universities suspend face-to-face classes Monday due to transport strike

Several universities have announced the suspension of face-to-face classes on Monday, March 24, due to a transport strike led by Manibela.

The strike, protesting alleged inaccuracies in LTFRB consolidation figures for the Public Transport Modernization Program, began on March 21 and was initially scheduled for March 24-26.

Institutions suspending classes include Adamson University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, De La Salle University (Manila & Laguna), Far Eastern University (Manila & Makati), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and University of Santo Tomas.

Mapúa University (Intramuros & Makati) suspended classes for senior high school only, while Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Cavite State University shifted to online or asynchronous classes.

Face-to-face classes in Malolos, Meycauayan, and Marilao, Bulacan were also suspended from March 24 to March 26.

Malolos City Mayor Christian D. Natividad cited concerns about students being late for class and waiting for rides for extended periods as reasons for the suspension in his city.