March 21, 2023, 7:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse 001Daniel was finishing up his daily morning routine. He had just returned to his unit from the gym and was getting ready to have breakfast and freshen up, when suddenly, his phone beeped, indicating a new message. He picked it up and saw that it was a text message from Aeryl. "Sorry, Sir Daniel, I think I'll be running late. There are no jeepneys at all," it read.Concerned, Daniel replied, "Eh? Is there an accident where you are? What do you mean there are no jeepneys?"A few seconds later, Aeryl's response came in, "Ughm. Sir, No, there's a transport strike. Transport groups announced a tigil pasada last night."Realizing the gravity of the situation, Daniel immediately searched for more information online. As he read about the week-long strike, he learned that jeepney drivers, operators, and various other groups were protesting against the government's jeepney phase-out.Concerned that his other
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