3-day transport strike begins today

The three-day transport strike begins today following assurance by Manibela president Mar Valbuena that various mobilization centers will be established, even as unconsolidated public utility jeepneys (PUJs) have asked the government to allow them to operate for at least one year.

- BELLA CARIASO

Valbuena yesterday also reiterated an appeal to the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the implementation of the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).

The SC has yet to rule on the petitions filed in December 2023 questioning the legality of the PUVMP.

“We are hoping that the Supreme Court will finally rule in favor of our petition, as we have been waiting (for the TRO), as many drivers (of traditional jeepneys) have been suffering. It is not only us (members of Manibela and fellow transport group Piston), but also the other drivers who are silently waiting. We hope that the Supreme Court will do its mandate for the people,” he said.

Valbuena added that Manibela strike centers are situated in Novaliches, Alabang, Parañaque, Marikina and Quezon City.