Malacañang noted on Monday that just “a handful of routes” in Metro Manila are being affected by the strike of a transport group, which has been protesting the looming phaseout of traditional jeepneys. | DYGalvezINQ
It then assured the public that the government has enough assets and personnel to respond to the needs of the commuting public.
For instance, according to the PCO, police personnel facilitated the ferrying of affected passengers from Almar Subdivision in Caloocan City going to Quezon City while other government authorities deployed vehicles to cater to passengers on the Dapitan-Baclaran route. Also, the PCO said, the government prepositioned buses offering free rides in Pasay City, Marikina City, Caloocan City, and Quezon City as early as 4 a.m. on Monday, the beginning of the week-long strike declared by an alliance of public utility drivers named Manibela.Around 6 a.m. in Calabarzon, authorities reported that some 30 passengers were stranded at the SM-Crossing Calamba Terminal in the City of Calamba in Laguna province.
Malacañang said at least 11 major jeepney and UV organizations in Metro Manila have expressed their strong opposition to Manibela’s strike.Striking transport groups, meanwhile, reported progress of their strike, claiming 70% to 100% paralyzation of routes. PISTON and the No To PUV Phaseout Coalition released the following data based on their monitoring as of 10 a.m., Monday:Navotas to Divisoria, Recto, Monumento, Malabon – 100%
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