MANILA, Philippines – Several schools and universities have announced the suspension of face-to-face classes on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in light of the nationwide transport strike.
This list will be updated as soon as local or national authorities make their advisories.
Universities and Schools
- Adamson University – Classes will shift to online synchronous in all levels
- Ateneo de Manila University – Undergraduate and graduate classes will shift to online learning.
- Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Classes at all levels will shift to online modality while offices will implement a flexible working arrangement.
- De La Salle Araneta University – Classes will be held online, while laboratory classes remain onsite.
- Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila – Classes will shift to an online modality.
- National Teachers College – All levels will transition to synchronous online classes.
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Classes will continue via online modality.
- University of the East (Manila and Caloocan campuses) – Classes will be conducted synchronously online.
- University of the Philippines Manila – Classes and work will shift to remote arrangements.
- UP Integrated School – Classes will shift to remote mode, conducted either synchronously or asynchronously.
- University of Santo Tomas – Classes will be conducted under an enriched virtual mode of instruction.
Transport group PISTON is set to stage nationwide protests on March 19 in response to the continued fuel price hikes linked to tensions in the Middle East.
“Ngayong darating na March 19, idedeklara at ilulunsad natin ito hindi lamang sa National Capital Region kundi sa buong bansa,” said PISTON national president Mody Floranda during a press conference.
The group also criticized the government’s P5,000 cash assistance for affected drivers and operators, saying the amount is insufficient and may only cover a few days’ worth of fuel expenses.
— The Summit Express