The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) will launch a nationwide transport strike on November 16, coinciding with the arrival of United States President Donald Trump for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
During a press conference at Baclaran Church, PISTON National President Mody Floranda announced that more than 70,000 of their members nationwide are expected to participate in the protest, while other transport groups have also been encouraged to join.
Floranda said the strike and succeeding demonstrations would continue for the duration of Trump's stay in the Philippines.
"Pagkababa ni Trump dito sa ating bansa, sasagasaan siya ng jeep sa pamamagitan ng welga laban sa pagpasok ni Trump dito sa ating bansa," Floranda said.
The group described Trump as an opponent of Filipino drivers, accusing his administration of dragging the Philippines into conflicts and contributing to rising fuel prices.
PISTON also reiterated its opposition to the controversial Pax Silica initiative, which it said was among the issues behind its planned mobilization.
Following the press conference, transport workers marched out of the church and held a brief noise barrage after seeking permission from church authorities to conduct their gathering within the vicinity.
