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Albay suspends face-to-face classes amid transport strike
The Albay provincial government has ordered schools to shift to alternative learning modalities on September 29-30 as a two-day transport strike disrupts the region. All public and private educational institutions across all grade levels have been directed to comply with the suspension of in-person classes.
LSN Philippines ·
LEGAZPI CITY — Provincial authorities in Albay have suspended in-person classroom activities for two consecutive days as a transport strike threatens to paralyze commuting across the region.
Governor Noel Rosal issued the directive requiring all public and private schools to transition to remote or alternative learning methods for students at all educational levels during the stoppage on September 29 and 30.
The provincial government also advised both government and private sector offices to make operational adjustments during the period when public transportation services are expected to be limited. The move aims to minimize disruptions to essential services and ensure the safety of students and workers who would otherwise struggle to reach their destinations.
Transport strikes have become increasingly common in the Philippines as groups seek to press demands on various issues. The Albay suspension reflects broader contingency measures adopted by local governments to maintain continuity of services when mobility becomes constrained.