Transport groups in Metro Manila are scheduled to participate in a citywide strike

According to reports on 10 October 2008, transport groups in Metro Manila are slated to participate in a citywide strike during the week of 13-17 October to protest the actions of oil companies. Protest organizers claim that the oil companies deceived the transportation system by not complying with a roll back initiative they promised in the past. The protesters will demand from the oil companies a one-time rollback in order to lower the prices of fuel to P39-P40 per liter. The Pasang Masda group, which is playing a leading role in the strike, is scheduled to hold a meeting on 11 October to finalize the protest details. Groups that will be joining Pasang Masda are the Makati Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (MJODA), the Mega Manila Operators and Drivers Alliance (MMODA) and the Claire dela Fuente-Integrated Metropolitan Bus Operators Association (IMBOA). In addition, the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) stated that it was open to participating in the labor action. The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) stated that it will consider a fare rollback on 14 October.