By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — A transport group has announced another transportation strike set to take place from November 22 to 24.
Mar Valbuena, the chairman of the transport group Manibela, stated that their opposition to the government’s PUV Modernization Program prompted them to organize this strike.
“We are announcing this not only in [Metro Manila] but nationwide across the Philippines. Manibela will cease operations in response to our concerns that the [Department of Transportation] and [Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board] are not addressing,” added Valbuena.
Meanwhile, another transport group, PISTON, is currently on the second day of their ongoing transport strike, scheduled until November 22.
“If it is not extended, we will be considered ‘colorum’ starting January 1. I assure you that a wider and more intense transport strike will welcome the new year. I guarantee that,” stated Valbuena.
However, Valbuena clarified that members of Manibela are not compelled to participate in the strike.
“We are not forcing our fellow members. If they do not want to join, we should not insist,” he said.
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