Malacañang announced on Sunday the suspension of classes in all levels, both public and private, nationwide on Monday, October 16, 2017 due to a transport strike.
Works in government offices are also suspended on Monday, October 16, as well, Malacañang made the announcement on October 15.
Suspension of work for the private sector is not covered by the announcement, but is subject to discretion of employers.
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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said October 17 was not included in the suspension.
“As to suspension of gov’t work, we shall issue the usual memorandum circular,” Medialdea said.
Transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operaytor Nationwike (Piston) is gearing up for their third nationwide strike on October 16 and 17 this year to protest the Department of Transportation’s jeepney-modernization program.
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