Some jili slot game were stranded in Quezon City as transport group Manibela launched a strike against the government philippines casino modernization program on Monday. CQ9
According to Manibela, protests were conducted in Metro Manila and nearby provinces such as Cavite and Bulacan.
Due to this, four buses from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were deployed to assist stranded passengers.
These buses offer rides for EDSA Munoz-Pantranco and Fishermall-Welcome Rotonda routes, according to the MMDA.
A report by Mark Makalalad on Super Radyo dzBB said passengers in Pasig City also had a hard time commuting because of Manibela's transport strike.
Last week, Manibela said it will stage aafter President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for the suspension of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
Proposed , signed by 22 of the 23 senators, urged the government to temporarily suspend the implementation of the transport modernization program.
The lawmakers cited concerns on the high number of unconsolidated PUV units, phaseout of the iconic jeepney design "in favor of so-called modern jeepneys," low percentage of approved routes, among others.
Started in 2017, the PUVMP aims to replace jeepneys with vehicles that have at least a Euro 4-compliant engine to lessen pollution. It also aims to replace units that are no longer considered roadworthy.
A modern jeepney unit costs over P2 million, an amount that even state-run banks LandBank and Development Bank of the Philippines said was too expensive for PUV drivers and operators.
The consolidation of individual PUV franchises into cooperatives or corporations is the initial stage of the modernization program.
Around 81.11% or 155,513 of 191,730 PUV units have been consolidated as of May, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). A total of 36,217 PUVs remained unconsolidated.
For routes, 74.32% or 7,077 of 9,522 have been consolidated while 2,445 routes remained unconsolidated, the DOTr said. —KBK, GMA Integrated News
