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MMDA closes section of España occupied by Labor Day protesters

DRIVERS’ MARCH Jeep drivers and their supporters march along España Avenue toward Mendiola in Manila to protest the government’s plan to phase out jeepneys that are at least 15 years old under its transport modernization program. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has closed the westbound section of España Boulevard due to influx of protesters on Labor Day.

In an advisory, the MMDA said that as of 9:22 a.m, the westbound section of España was closed.

It also advised the motorists to expect heavy traffic along the said area due to the ongoing Labor strike.

The MMDA has estimated about 3,000 protesters, who participated in the rally.  /muf

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