MANILA, Philippines — A trucking industry group has rejected a weeklong no-work protest at the Port of Manila, warning that halting operations could disrupt cargo movement and hurt the economy even as truckers and customs brokers push for solutions to persistent port congestion and delays in returning empty shipping containers. Rina Papa, vice president of the Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO), said her group did not join the protest, which organizers said was intended to draw attention to logistical problems that have caused backlogs and financial losses. “Going on strike, protesting are legitimate actions, but this comes with […]...

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