MANILA, Philippines - Some schools and local government units (LGUs) in Bulacan and Metro Manila announced class suspensions for Monday, July 17, 2017 due to the scheduled transport strike against the government's plan to phaseout old jeepney units.
As of 11:00 p.m., here's the updated list of schools and areas where classes have been cancelled for July 17, 2017 (#WalangPasok) - refresh page for the updates
LGUs
School
Reports said that protest actions by the transport group Piston and the No to Jeepney Phaseout Coalition will start at 7 a.m.
It aims to call the attention of President Rodrigo Duterte to allow rehabilitation of jeepney units rather than phase them out.
On February 27 this year, the group staged nationwide protest which caused Metro Manila-wide cancellations of classes for elementary and secondary levels.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is behind the proposed modernization program of the public transport system.
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As of 11:00 p.m., here's the updated list of schools and areas where classes have been cancelled for July 17, 2017 (#WalangPasok) - refresh page for the updates
LGUs
- Baliuag, Bulacan - senior high school and college level
- Malolos City, Bulacan - all levels, public and private
- San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan - all levels, public and private
- San Miguel, Bulacan - all levels, public and private
- Sta. Maria, Bulacan - all levels, public and private
School
- Far Eastern University (FEU) Senior High School - note: offices will remain open
Reports said that protest actions by the transport group Piston and the No to Jeepney Phaseout Coalition will start at 7 a.m.
It aims to call the attention of President Rodrigo Duterte to allow rehabilitation of jeepney units rather than phase them out.
On February 27 this year, the group staged nationwide protest which caused Metro Manila-wide cancellations of classes for elementary and secondary levels.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is behind the proposed modernization program of the public transport system.
RELATED STORY
#WalangPasok: July 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 2017 local holiday declared in selected areas
