Valbuena said on Monday that an estimated 40,000 traditional jeepneys and UV express vehicles in #MetroManila are expected to join the strike which would “ensure employees won’t be able to come to work.”

This number could swell as big transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (#Piston) said it was ready to back the planned weeklong strike.

Jeepney groups shun talks; strike plan gains backers | #Philippines #PUVmodernization

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Jeepney groups shun talks; strike plan gains backers

MANILA, Philippines — The weeklong strike planned next week by various public transport groups will push through despite a call for dialogue from Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, an

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