Jauhn Etienne Villaruel

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Bea Cuadra

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765333511585viber_image_2025-12-10_10-04-12_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena acknowledged the resulting traffic congestion, attributing it directly to the lack of public transportation options. Bea Cuadra, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — The second day of Manibela transport group&#x27;s &quot;tigil-pasada&quot; or strike caused traffic disruption and commuter frustration in Philcoa, Commonwealth, Quezon City on Wednesday morning</p><p>The protest, intended to voice grievances over delayed vehicle registration and alleged corruption within the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), appears to have immediately impacted public mobility, exacerbated by occasional rains.</p><p>Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena acknowledged the resulting traffic congestion, attributing it directly to the lack of public transportation options.</p><p>&quot;Nakita po natin sobrang traffic ngayon karamihan diyan kasi walang masakyan kaya nagdala na ng mga personal na mga service nila,&quot; Valbuena stated.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>ALLEGATIONS ON LTFRB CORRUPTION</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The strike has intensified its focus on alleged corruption within the LTFRB, particularly in its Region 3 office.</p><p>Valbuena posted a screenshot on Manibela’s social media, claiming to show an LTFRB regional director accepting money.</p><p>Valbuena directly accused the agency of widespread anomalies.</p><p>“Inaasahan natin ngayon itong korapsyon naman sa LTFRB lalong lalo na sa Region 3. Yung mga lagayan, overpricing ng mga application hindi lamang ng TNVS pati sa mga insurance na kinukuha ay nakikihati pa raw itong regional director.&quot;</p><p>He detailed one specific allegation.</p><p>”Kase-send lang satin ng video na kung saan yung P200,000 ay inilagay dun sa compartment nung sasakyan nung driver nitong regional director ng Region 3 na cinomplain na at kinasuhan na.&quot;</p><p>The chairman issued a direct challenge to LTFRB chairman Vigor Mendoza.</p><p>“Dapat ito yung tingnan ni Vigor Mendoza ang chairman ng LTFRB kasi kung hindi mo ito… tatanggalin, protektor ka ng mga korap diyan sa LTFRB.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>DELAYED REGISTRATION AND PAYOLA CLAIMS</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Valbuena also linked the protest to the lengthy delays in the processing of their vehicle registrations, arguing that the hardship and frustration have accumulated.</p><p>&quot;Anim na buwan, pitong buwan na kaming naghihintay, ano pa ang kailangan naming gawin? Kaya napunta kami sa pagpoprotesta, naipon na yung galit, naipon na yung pagod, naipon na yung pagdi-dribble dribble at pagpapaasa ninyo sa amin kaya kami nandidito,&quot; he said.</p><p>The group further alleged that the government&#x27;s anti-colorum campaign is being used not to curb illegal operators but to extort money from small drivers through a &quot;payola&quot; system.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>COMMUTERS FORCED TO SEEK ALTERNATIVES</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, some commuters struggled to find alternative rides amidst the heavy morning rush and intermittent rain.</p><p>Vhil, a commuter waiting for a ride since 5:20 a.m., ultimately had to book a ride-hailing application to get to work.</p><p>&quot;Punuan na ganitong oras, rush hour… Problema po talaga siya sa mga working kasi ang hirap po sumakay then mas magastos po kasi pag naggaganto po kami usually di naman po ako nagra-ride hailing app. Nagra-ride hailing app lang ako pag emergency gaya po ng ganto, ang hirap makasakay,&quot; he shared.</p><p>Another commuter, Lolit Laraño, initially planned to take a jeepney but was forced to take a taxi due to the lack of available public utility vehicles. </p><p>Valbuena blamed the regulatory bodies for the transport crisis.</p><p>&quot;Wala po sa taumbayan ang problema wala sa mga driver, ang problema po ang gobyerno itong mga nasa DOTr, LTFRB, at LTO... Kayo po ang problema… Yung inilalabas ninyo na panuntunan, kayo din ang bumabali, kayo din ang bumabaluktot. Kayo ang nagpapahirap.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><p>.</p>

<p>The strike has intensified its focus on alleged corruption within the LTFRB, particularly in its Region 3 office.</p>

The strike has intensified its focus on alleged corruption within the LTFRB, particularly in its Region 3 office.

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Manibela chair fuels corruption claims vs LTFRB as transport strike drags on

Bea Cuadra,

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Published Dec 10, 2025 10:27 AM PHT

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