
Philippine Transport Group Postpones Strike Due to Weather
The Philippine transport group Manibela announced the postponement of its scheduled transport strike on August 10, citing inclement weather conditions.
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The Philippine transport group Manibela announced the postponement of its scheduled transport strike on August 10, citing inclement weather conditions.

The transport group Manibela in the Philippines has declared a two-day strike from July 22-23 to protest significant increases in fuel prices, particularly for diesel and kerosene.

Some jeepney drivers served commuters while the government offered free rides in Metro Manila on the second day of Manibela’s transport strike.

Transport groups Manibela and Piston in the Philippines are planning another series of strikes following the launch of the service contracting program.

Transport groups in the Philippines, including Manibela and Bayan Negros, have announced a multi-day strike starting April 15 to protest rising fuel prices and the government's response.

A transport group, Manibela, reported that jeepney drivers are losing P400 daily, half of their income, following a massive fuel price hike, stating that current subsidies are insufficient.

Some transport groups in the Philippines have canceled their plans to join a strike following an increase in fuel discount subsidies. However, one group, Manibela, stated they would consult their members first before making a final decision.

The transport group Manibela declared a two-day transport strike scheduled for July 22-23, 2026, to protest against continuous oil price hikes and the ongoing suspension of fare increases for public utility vehicles.

A new transport strike, initiated by the group Manibela, has led to the suspension of in-person classes until April 17 and caused disruptions for commuters. Authorities reported no major incidents during the April 15 strike.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced it will provide free rides for commuters affected by a three-day nationwide transport strike organized by the Manibela group starting April 15.

Community pantries have reappeared in the Philippines to support drivers and commuters affected by a severe fuel price spike, while transport group Manibela has called for P10,000 in monthly cash assistance for public utility vehicle drivers instead of a one-time payout.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other government agencies are providing free rides in selected areas of Metro Manila on Thursday, July 23, in response to a two-day strike by the transport group Manibela.

Transport groups Piston and Manibela have announced the launch of a transport strike scheduled for April 21.

Transport groups in the Philippines appear divided as Manibela launched another series of strikes amid fuel price increases, while other groups, like the United National Public Transport of the Philippines, stated they would not join the protests.

Transport group Manibela in the Philippines has announced a nationwide strike from April 15 to 17 to protest the government's perceived insufficient response to continuous oil price hikes.

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