PNP: Transport strike remains peaceful, no incidents reported

The second day of a nationwide transport strike in the Philippines remained peaceful, with no incidents reported.

Over 100 mobile patrol units were deployed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist commuters facing difficulties and coordinate with the MMDA and LTFRB.

On the first day of the three-day strike, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo reported no untoward incidents involving protesters in Metro Manila.

Nearly 600 protesters from various parts of NCR participated in the strike, but transportation was not paralyzed.

Piston national president Mody Floranda claimed over 85 percent of routes were affected by the protest and a dialogue with LTFRB’s chair Teofilo Guadiz is planned for Tuesday to discuss concerns regarding jeepney modernization.