Transport workers across Manila launched a two‑day strike in response to soaring fuel prices that have more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war. Drivers of jeepneys, ride‑hailing vehicles, and other public transport say they are unable to feed their families, pay rent, or access promised government cash aid, leaving many on the brink of eviction. Protesters are demanding sweeping government action, including scrapping fuel taxes, reversing deregulation, raising fares, and increasing wages. The strike has caused major delays in one of Asia’s most congested cities, though many commuters expressed sympathy for the workers’ situation.
See "'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs", Virma Simonette and Yvette Tan, BBC, April 8, 2026