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Transport group Manibela will stage a transport strike from August 14 to 16, after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. rejected the Senate resolution for the suspension of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program .“Sa susunod na linggo, magkakasa kami ng mga kilos protesta o kung hindi man, mga transport strike simula sa Miyerkules, Huwebes, at Biyernes sa susunod na linggo,” Manibela head Mar Valbuena said in a press conference on Thursday.“Hindi po kami nananakot.
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.
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