Militant groups announced on Wednesday a nationwide general strike on July 16 to protest rising fuel prices, water rates and Metro train fares.

The strike will be spearheaded by Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) with the transport group Pinag-isang Samahan ng mga Tsuper and Operator Nationwide (Piston) and peasant organization Anakpawis and Bayan participating, George San Mateo, Piston national president, said in a press briefing.

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