MANILA, Philippines — Some local government units and schools announced the suspension of classes on Monday, September 25, 2017 due to the scheduled transport strike against the government's plan to phaseout old jeepney units.
In a report, the Samahan ng Tsuper at Operators ng Pilipinas Genuine Organization (Stop and Go) said it would hold a two-day transport holiday on September 25 and 26.
Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno told the press the participation of at least 90 percent of their 74,000 member-operators nationwide.
As of 9:50 p.m., here's the list of areas where classes have been cancelled for Monday, September 25, 2017 #WalangPasok (refresh page for the updates)
LUZON
METRO MANILA
SCHOOLS/UNIVERSITIES
In the past months, jeepney operators had protested against the modernization program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in which public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."
Magno added that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.
The group proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.
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In a report, the Samahan ng Tsuper at Operators ng Pilipinas Genuine Organization (Stop and Go) said it would hold a two-day transport holiday on September 25 and 26.
Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno told the press the participation of at least 90 percent of their 74,000 member-operators nationwide.
As of 9:50 p.m., here's the list of areas where classes have been cancelled for Monday, September 25, 2017 #WalangPasok (refresh page for the updates)
LUZON
- Baliuag, Bulacan — all levels, public and private
- Bocaue, Bulacan — all levels, public and private
- Malolos City — all levels, public and private
- Marilao, Bulacan — all levels, public and private
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan — all levels, public and private
- Sta. Maria, Bulacan — all levels, public and private
METRO MANILA
- Malabon — all levels, public and private
SCHOOLS/UNIVERSITIES
- La Consolacion University — all levels, including office work
- University of the East, Manila and Caloocan — kinder to Grade 12
In the past months, jeepney operators had protested against the modernization program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in which public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."
Magno added that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.
The group proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.
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