Ah, the time-honored tradition of the transport strike, where dilapidated jeepneys unite in protest against progress, proudly waving the tattered flag of inconvenience. 

These modern-day knights, champions of the Jeepney Renaissance (circa 1945), valiantly fight against the dreaded enemy: the jeepney modernization program. Because who needs safety, efficiency, and reduced emissions when you can have the nostalgic aroma of exhaust fumes and the thrilling uncertainty of brakes that may or may not work?

To truly captivate the public’s sympathy, these transport warriors might consider complementing their roadblock escapades with a hunger strike. Because nothing says, “Save our dilapidated relics” like a group of drivers dramatically forgoing their daily rice and adobo. 

Perhaps they missed the memo from SMNI news talents Jeffrey “Ka Eric” Celis and Lorraine Badoy, who have perfected the art of garnering attention through hunger strikes. After all, nothing tugs at the heartstrings quite like an empty stomach in the name of tradition.