Transport, Sectoral Groups Stage Day 2 of Strike | INQToday

Why It Matters

The strike threatens transport disruption and amplifies political pressure for fuel and wage policy changes, with potential economic ripple effects on commuting costs, inflation and public-sector fiscal choices. Timely government action or escalation could influence service availability and broader social unrest.

Summary

Transport and sectoral groups held a second day of a nationwide transport strike on March 27, led by the No to Oil Price High coalition of jeepney, bus, UV Express and TNVS drivers. Protesters marched from Welcome Rotonda to Mendiola, demanding abolition of the oil deregulation law, removal of excise tax and VAT on petroleum, a rollback of pump prices to ₱55/liter, across-the-board fare increases and higher minimum wages. Coalition leaders including PISTON’s Modi Floranda and TNVS president Lisa Redulia said drivers’ incomes have not kept pace with surging fuel costs—diesel has reached about ₱140/liter—blaming the Middle East conflict for global price spikes. Organizers warned the strike will press the Marcos administration for long-term solutions to what they call a fuel crisis affecting transport viability.

Original Description

Several transport and sectoral groups stage the second day of their transport strike on Friday, March 27, to register their calls for the government to abolish the Oil Deregulation Law and remove the excise tax and value added tax on fuel products.

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