Sectoral groups in Iloilo province are calling for public participation in a nationwide transport and people's strike scheduled for April 21. At least one town has confirmed a temporary suspension of transport operations in support of the action.

Sectoral groups are joining transport organizations in a nationwide transport strike scheduled for March 26-27, protesting oil price hikes and emphasizing that the issue affects everyone.

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday questioned the Philippine party-list system, saying he remains very disappointed by how it has been “misinterpreted and abused.” At the Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation public hearing, Sotto said party-list members should ideally represent marginalized, underrepresented, or specific sectoral groups. “Who are the