CEBU CITY, Philippines — Members of the Federation of Cebu Transport Cooperatives (FCTC) and the Allied Transport Cooperatives and Corporations will not be supporting the planned transport strike
As reported earlier, the transport group Manibela vowed to continue to hold a weeklong transport strike starting March 6, 2023,
However, these groups are not against the government’s PUV modernization program, but will instead hold a strike to demand the ouster of Eduardo Montealto, Jr., for allegedly causing problems in their compliance with the modernization requirements.READ:Novy Medallo, chairman of FCTC, said they support the PUV modernization program, saying this benefits both the drivers and the passengers as it offers efficient and comfortable means of transportation.
Medallo said that they have enough units to serve commuters. Based on their record, Medallo said that at least 1,000 modernized utility vehicles are operating excluding those on standby.For her part, Ellen Maghanoy, vice chairman of FCTC, said that the modernization program has lessened the financial burden of those in the transport industry.
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