Ateneo de Manila University moves classes online due to transit strike

馬尼拉雅典耀大學因交通罷工改為線上授課

On March 19, 2026, Ateneo de Manila University shifted all undergraduate and graduate classes to an online modality due to a nationwide transport strike organized by the group PISTON.

於2026年3月19日，馬尼拉雅典耀大學因PISTON組織發起的全國性交通罷工，將所有大學部及研究所課程轉為線上模式。

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This protest was held to highlight the economic challenges faced by drivers, specifically rising fuel costs and inflation.

此次抗議旨在凸顯司機們面臨的經濟挑戰，特別是燃油成本上漲及通貨膨脹。

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While the shift to remote learning was standard, the university maintained flexibility.

雖然轉為遠距教學已成慣例，校方仍保持彈性。

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The impact of the strike was widespread throughout Metro Manila, prompting other major institutions like the University of the Philippines and De La Salle University to adopt similar measures.

罷工影響遍及整個馬尼拉大都會，促使菲律賓大學與德拉薩大學等其他主要學府採取類似措施。

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Ateneo continues to use its online infrastructure as an effective contingency tool during such disruptions, ensuring that the academic mission remains uninterrupted despite external challenges.

雅典耀持續利用其線上基礎設施作為應對此類中斷的有效應變工具，確保教學任務在面對外部挑戰時不致中斷。

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Why did Ateneo de Manila University shift its classes to an online format on March 19, 2026?

Because of a nationwide transport strike organized by PISTON.

Because of an unexpected power outage across Metro Manila.

Because the university was conducting a mandatory campus maintenance day.

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Because of a nationwide transport strike organized by PISTON.

What was the primary reason for the transport strike led by PISTON?

The group was protesting against a new university policy regarding tuition fees.

They were demanding shorter working hours for all public sector employees.

To highlight the economic burden of rising fuel costs and inflation on drivers.

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To highlight the economic burden of rising fuel costs and inflation on drivers.

What flexibility did the university offer to faculty members during the strike?

Faculty could hold onsite classes for laboratory or practical needs if they consulted with students.

Faculty were instructed to teach only recorded lectures with no live interaction.

Faculty were required to cancel all classes regardless of the subject matter.

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Faculty could hold onsite classes for laboratory or practical needs if they consulted with students.

How did the government attempt to help commuters during the transport strike?

They closed all major commercial shopping malls to reduce traffic density.

They deployed free ride services known as Libreng Sakay.

They mandated that all private cars provide free rides to students.

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They deployed free ride services known as Libreng Sakay.

Which other institutions were mentioned as having shifted to remote learning due to the strike?

International schools based in Europe and North America.

Local high schools that are not affiliated with the university system.

The University of the Philippines and De La Salle University.

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The University of the Philippines and De La Salle University.

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