MANILA, Philippines — Several local government units (LGUs) and universities have announced suspensions of face-to-face classes and a shift to distance learning due to the impending transport strike on Monday, October 16. Transport group Manibela said on October 9 that it will be holding a nationwide strike to protest the alleged corruption within the transportation sector and call for the deferment and review of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Transport strike starting October 16 to push through, says groupManibela Chairman Mar Valbuena said about 240,000 traditional jeepneys are expected to join the strike. Here is the list of local governments and schools that announced a suspension of in-person classes and a temporary shift to distance learning:ADVERTISEMENTLGUsSta. Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UPUniversity of Santo Tomas (October 16): shift to Enriched Virtual Mode of Instruction, with synchronous and asynchronous sessions, and remote work arrangementskga
