The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a peaceful first day of the three-day transport strike led by Manibela, with no untoward incidents recorded.
Acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. assured that police personnel remain deployed in key areas to monitor the situation and assist stranded commuters.
Nartatez said police vehicles are on standby to provide transportation if needed and reiterated that the PNP will maintain its heightened presence to ensure peace and order throughout the protest. He also urged transport groups to keep their demonstrations peaceful and orderly.
The strike, which began along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, was launched to protest alleged harassment by the Department of Transportation’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation.
