CAVITE – The local government unit (LGU) of Rosario distributed fuel subsidy to tricycle drivers and boat operators affected by the rising fuel prices on Tuesday, March 31. A total of 1,619 tricycle drivers were given a P500 fuel subsidy, while 810 boat operators received a P1,000 fuel...
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...
The national government has so far released more than P651 million in fuel subsidy across the country, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) disclosed as the agency continues to validate its list to prevent glitches in the distribution of cash assistance to the public...
Two government assistance programs are being implemented in the Philippines to help public utility drivers cope with rising fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Although both programs aim to support the country’s transport sector, they differ in design and...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – More than 44,000 Albay Electric Cooperative customers here are set to receive a one-time subsidy of P300, Mayor Hisham Ismail said on Friday, March 27. Ismail said the financial assistance for residential meter holders is part of the city government’s initiative to cushion...
The distribution of P5,000 cash relief assistance to motorcycle (MC) taxi riders is currently underway today, March 28, at the Kartilya ng Katipunan near Manila City Hall. Authorities said a total of 3,989 motorcycle taxi riders are expected to benefit from the cash assistance program. The...
A total of 21,127 delivery riders operating in Manila are being targeted to receive the P5,000 fuel subsidy from the national government starting on Thursday, March 26, as part of its efforts in alleviating the adverse economic effects of the Middle East war in the country, particularly on the...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City government has released fuel subsidies to tricycle drivers to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. The Iloilo City government started distributing coupons on Wednesday, March 25, for Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association...
The Coalition of Filipino Commuters (PasaHero), a commuter group, said on Wednesday, March 25, that the suspension of the planned fare hike helped ease the burden on the riding public. They said it prevents further strain on daily transportation expenses amid the continuing rise in fuel costs...
President Marcos said ferry and bus operators have committed not to increase fares this Holy Week despite rising fuel prices. In an interview with Bloomberg aired on Tuesday, March 24, the President said the commitment is part of the government’s efforts to ease the burden on commuters and the...
A total of 2,629 Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers in Manila have received their much-awaited fuel subsidy from the national government on Tuesday, March 24, providing them much-needed reprieve from the soaring cost of fuel prices amid the Middle East war that has pushed oil prices...
