MANILA, Philippines --- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Monday's kick-off of the week-long transport strike had "minimal effect" on commuters. According to MMDA Acting Chairperson Romando Artes, this was because the government was able to immediately come up with contingency measures to provide the needs of daily travelers. "The President, through the Office of the Executive Secretary, organized this Inter-Agency Monitoring Team in response to the transport strike. Because of the unified efforts of concerned agencies, we were able to prepare and address the needs of the riding public," he said in a statement. "Ahead of the transport strike, assets w...Keep on reading: MMDA notes ‘minimal effect’ of transport strike