Broad transport coalition set to hold 2-day strikeCommuters ride passenger jeepneys along Kamias Road in Quezon City as they head to their respective destination on March 11, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Different transport groups will hold a transport strike this week in protest against what they deem as insufficient government response to the rising oil prices. In a statement on Monday, March 23, the No To Oil Price Hike Coalition said drivers and operators will stop plying routes from March 26 to 27. “Kaya po mahal na pangulo, hindi na namin kayang tiisin, sa pamamagitan ng transport strike baka mapakinggan mo kami,” MANIBELA chairman Mar Valbuena said. We are holding this transport strike in the hope that you will finally hear our plea.)

Source: Philippine Star March 23, 2026 09:07 UTC