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MM schools to implement distance learning during transport strike
By J.Lo
SOME universities and colleges in Metro Manila have announced full shift to distance learning in anticipation of demonstrations traditional jeepneys and UV Express drivers prepare to hold week-long protest against impending phaseout of their vehicles, More than 100,000 drivers and operators are expected to join transport strike from March 6 to 12 to convince Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) suspend implementation of Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program. Under program, operators must surrender their individual franchises for consolidation into Fleet Management System, pushing them to purchase 15 imported minibuses per route.
According to major transport group PISTON, only large corporations would have financial capacity to buy 15 vehicles to operate single route without being buried in debt.
They said modern minibus costs around P2.4 million to P2.8 million per unit, while traditional jeepney only costs P200,000 to P600,000.
An alliance of public transport commuters said modernization might hike minimum fare rates to as high as P35, blow to riding public as country deals with staggering 8.7% inflation rate.
Manibela national president Mar Valbuena said around 40,000 jeepney and UV Express vehicles are expected to participate in protests in Metro Manila alone.
He stressed there would also be protests in Ilocos, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bacolod, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Bicol.
This will be first major coordinated transport strike since full passenger capacity resumed last March as industries resume their on-site work setup and schools return to face-to-face learning.
Metro Manila mayors would deploy available vehicles at their disposal to provide commuters with free rides during week-long demonstrations.
According to Metro Manila Council, local government units will work together to augment other cities when need arises.
Some LGUS have already released advisories about these on their respective Facebook pages like Taguig City.
Marikina City has announced suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels of public and private schools in its area. Schools will instead implement modular learning or online classes.
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