Politics · Philippines Bureau
Schools suspend in-person classes amid transport strike
Educational institutions and local government units across the Philippines have announced temporary suspensions of face-to-face classes on September 29-30 as a nationwide transport strike takes effect. The work stoppage is being staged in protest against approved public transportation fare increases.
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Several schools and local government units opted to halt in-person instruction as commuters across the country prepared for the two-day transport strike, which commenced as fare adjustments for buses, jeepneys, and other public transit modes took effect.
The suspensions were announced preemptively by educational institutions and LGUs seeking to avoid disruptions to class operations and ease travel logistics for students and teachers who depend on public transportation.
Transport groups initiated the strike action in response to the implementation of fare hike approvals by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and other transport regulatory bodies. The work action prompted various sectors, including the education department and local government offices, to implement contingency measures.
Educational institutions and local government units that announced class suspensions urged stakeholders to monitor official announcements for updates regarding the resumption of regular in-person instruction schedules.