MANILA, Philippines — Citing “imminent threats” posed by a possible transport strike, Malacañang suspended anew classes in Metro Manila yesterday, drawing flak from students in the midst of their final examinations. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Malacañang suspended classes because it does not want to place students at risk. “The President will not hesitate to suspend classes again if they (PISTON) threaten to launch another transport strike,” he added. Asked why President Duterte suspended classes even if PISTON did not hold a transport strike yesterday, Roque said: “We do not know the plans of PISTON. Roque said Monday classes would be suspended for the entire week if PISTON pushes through with its transport strike.

Source: Philippine Star March 20, 2018 15:51 UTC