MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. played down on Sunday the planned nationwide transport strike set on Monday by transport group Manibela after he received assurances from the country’s largest transport groups that they would not participate in the move. Abalos met with the “Magnificent 7” and “Mighty One” on Sunday to discuss the transport strike and other concerns, which include local enforcers supposedly taking bribes from colorum vehicles in order to operate. Meanwhile, Quezon City has decided against the suspension of classes, according to the recommendations made by the Quezon City government, the Department of Education Quezon City Schools Division Office, and the Quezon City Police District (QCPD). “Based on intelligence reports I have received through our QCPD DD (district director) Gen. Red Maranan, the impact of the planned transport strike will be minimal and class suspension has not been recommended as of this writing. Makati City has ordered public schools to continue in-person classes as the United Transport Federation of Makati is not part of the jeepney strike.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 15, 2023 22:14 UTC