Transport groups announce new strike on April 21

Zacarian Sarao 04/21/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Another transport strike is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, as various groups ramp up their demands for the government to reduce fuel prices and suspend the excise and value-added taxes on petroleum products. The…

Cebu transport group calls for improved fuel subsidy

Airam Limatog 03/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu-based transport group on Friday said drivers and operators have yet to receive any fuel subsidy from the government while rising oil prices continue to squeeze their earnings. The group warned that…

Cebu drivers, operators join March 27 nationwide transport strike

Airam Limatog, Caryl Evangelista - USJR Intern 03/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As fuel prices continue to rise and affect the transport sector, drivers and operators across Cebu, led by the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston), joined the second nationwide…

Mandaue police on full alert for transport strike, Holy Week

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/26/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue police will be on full alert status while monitoring the nationwide transport strike on Friday and the upcoming Holy Week. According to Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Mercy…

Transport strike on March 27: Why PISTON-Cebu will join for one day

Pia Piquero 03/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — PISTON-Cebu will join the nationwide transport strike for only one day on March 27. The group cited time constraints in organizing its local participation despite the two-day protest set by its national leadership.…

Transport strike on March 27: Piston Cebu to join nat’l protest

Caryl Evangelista 03/25/2026

As fuel prices continue to surge, transport group Piston-Cebu is set to stage a one-day protest on Friday, March 27, in solidarity with the national transport sector.…

PISTON-Cebu disputes CCTO claim over transport strike impact

Lyle Andales 03/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide Cebu Chapter (Piston-Cebu) has disputed government claims that their recent transport strike caused no major disruption, saying it significantly affected key routes across…

Transport strike, rallies generally peaceful – Cebu City police

Lyle Andales 03/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said rallies held during the transport strike on Thursday, March 19, were generally peaceful, with no dispersal carried out despite earlier claims from transport groups. Police Lieutenant…

Transport paralysis in Cebu reaches 80%, says PISTON-Cebu

Lyle Andales 03/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Up to 80 percent transport paralysis was recorded across Cebu on Thursday, March 19, as the nationwide strike left most public utility vehicles off the road, according to transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga…

WATCH: Transport Strike rallies in Cebu

Neil Povadora 03/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Amid the ongoing fuel price hikes and calls for fare adjustments, hundreds of public utility drivers joined a transport strike on Thursday, March 19, organized by the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper…

‘Ghost Terminals’ in Cebu amid transport strike

Ian Peter Guanzon 03/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What was usually a bustling public transport terminal in Cebu City appeared nearly deserted on Thursday, March 19, as a nationwide transport strike disrupted the flow of commuters and public utility vehicles. A…

Transport strike set on March 19 over fuel prices, fare hike concerns

Lyle Andales 03/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A transport strike involving hundreds of public utility drivers is set on Thursday, March 19, 2026, as Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON)-Cebu cited rising fuel prices and insufficient…

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