More schools have suspended their classes on Monday, March 19, due to the scheduled nationwide transport strike in protest of the government’s planned jeepney modernization scheme. ADVERTISEMENTOn Sunday night, several schools and local government units in Quezon City, Makati, Taguig, and Laguna started to announce the suspension of classes in their respective jurisdiction due to the nationwide transport strike. READ: #WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Monday, March 19The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) will hold Monday’s demonstrations against the looming jeepney modernization program of the government. Piston president George San Mateo said the main rally, which would be conducted by jeepney drivers, operators, and workers, would be held in Cubao along Aurora Boulevard in front of Cubao Elementary School. READ: March 19 transport strike vs jeepney phase-out to push throughHe added protest actions would also be held at the Alabang Viaduct, Monumento Circle, Novaliches-Bayan, and Anda Circle in Manila.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 18, 2018 22:52 UTC