Philippines: Commuters Stranded as Jeepney Drivers Take Day Off for Government Cash Handout

Commuters in Quezon City faced severe transportation disruptions on the morning of March 25, 2026, after large numbers of jeepney drivers took the day off to collect government cash aid amid the rising cost of fuel caused by the conflict in the Middle East. With far fewer jeepneys on the road, bus stops were overwhelmed with passengers — some estimating crowds up to ten times the usual size. This footage shows many commuters forced to walk two or three stops ahead of their regular stop in an attempt to board buses before they filled up.

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

A transit police officer is seen as truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers block the access bridge from Mosquera to Bogota as they take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers block the access bridge from Mosquera to Bogota as they take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers block the access bridge from Mosquera to Bogota as they take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

A men ties a no cross sign as truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers block the access bridge from Mosquera to Bogota as they take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

A gas station is seen closed during the truckers strike as they take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Several taxis are seen in the entrance to the city of Bogota as truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers block the access bridge from Mosquera to Bogota as they take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

A demonstrator waves a Colombian flag as truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

People cross a bridge and stop to watch as truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Motorcyclists are seen in the access bridge to Bogota from the town of Mosquera as truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

Truckers Strike Against Diesel Price Increment

A social worker holds a 'Go' sign as truckers take part in a demonstration against the rise of Diesel prices by blocking access roads in , Colombia, September 5, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists Join Strike Against Rise in Diesel Prices

Motorcyclists take part during a demonstration in front of Colombia's congress as truckers and other groups reach a third day of protests against the rise of fuel prices in Bogota, Colombia, September 4, 2024. Photo by: Brandon Pinto/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

EGYPT-CAIRO-FUEL-PRICE HIKE

EGYPT-CAIRO-FUEL-PRICE HIKE

(240725) -- CAIRO, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cars get refueled at a gas station in Cairo, Egypt, July 25, 2024. Egypt raised pump prices for gasoline and diesel again on Thursday, the latest step in its economic reform program aimed at managing fuel subsidies, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said in a statement. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

EGYPT-CAIRO-FUEL-PRICE HIKE

EGYPT-CAIRO-FUEL-PRICE HIKE

(240725) -- CAIRO, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers fuel vehicles at a gas station in Cairo, Egypt, July 25, 2024. Egypt raised pump prices for gasoline and diesel again on Thursday, the latest step in its economic reform program aimed at managing fuel subsidies, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said in a statement. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

EGYPT-CAIRO-FUEL-PRICE HIKE

EGYPT-CAIRO-FUEL-PRICE HIKE

(240725) -- CAIRO, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Vehicles get refueled at a gas station in Cairo, Egypt, July 25, 2024. Egypt raised pump prices for gasoline and diesel again on Thursday, the latest step in its economic reform program aimed at managing fuel subsidies, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said in a statement. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)