Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that the city’s Libreng Sakay program will not be extended beyond Wednesday, April 8. Domagoso said the local government will first assess the program’s impact and study the results to determine the next steps, ensuring that future...
Since its launch on March 30, Manila’s Libreng Sakay program has assisted 716,659 commuters, providing much-needed relief to thousands navigating the city’s daily transport challenges. The program wraps up on Wednesday, April 8, according to the local government. In a bid to further support...
Manila is set to launch a large-scale rice distribution program, providing 10 kilos of rice per family each month for six months to help thousands of residents cope with rising living costs. Dubbed “Biyayang Bigas,” the initiative will reach around 80,000 families, including workers in key...
A 25-year-old female rider from Navotas City remains shaken after being robbed at knifepoint while stuck in traffic along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila, early Tuesday morning. The incident drew widespread attention after a video of the holdup circulated online, showing the victim being threatened and...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso broke into a quick dance to “Hawak Mo ang Beat” during a television interview after a flag-raising ceremony, after being challenged while discussing the city’s Libreng Sakay program. In a video circulating online, Domagoso can be seen gamely...
The Manila local government will implement a work-from-home arrangement and half-day work schedule on Wednesday, April 1, in line with a directive from Malacañang, ahead of the observance of Holy Week . Under Memorandum Circular No. 116 issued by the Office of the President , all offices under...
For thousands of commuters tired of long jeepney waits amid fewer units plying routes due to high fuel costs, a free ride can mean everything. Manila’s revived Libreng Sakay program, led by Mayor Francisco " Isko Moreno" Domagoso , has already benefited over 308,000 passengers in just two days....
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso announced on Tuesday, March 31, that the city government is increasing its subsidy for jeepney drivers participating in its "Libreng Sakay" initiative from P3,000 to P3,500 following the overwhelming success of the program 's rollout and the...
A total of 23,630 beneficiaries belonging to various transport groups and sectors in Manila have received the P5,000 fuel subsidy courtesy of the national government as aid amid the skyrocketing of fuel prices caused by the Middle East war, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso presented to the public two men tagged in a series of "basag-kotse" incidents in the city, during a briefing held on Monday, March 30. Domagoso said the two men, identified as Carim John Torres and John Paul Flores, were the ones involved in the viral...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso released the full list of routes for the city’s five-day libreng sakay program, with a total of 1,442 jeepneys deployed across Manila starting March 30. The program covers major transport corridors and inner-city routes to ensure that commuters...
The Manila City government and jeepney drivers operating in the city have agreed to provide free rides to commuters, with the city shouldering the earnings of participating jeepney drivers, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Friday, March 27. Following his meeting with the...
