Philippines Expands PUV Fuel Subsidy, Seeks Cooperation Amid West Asia Crisis
MANILA, March 24 (Bernama-PNA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr on Tuesday announced the expansion of fuel subsidy distribution to more public utility vehicle (PUV) operators nationwide, as part of government efforts to cushion the impact of rising oil prices, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported. Speaking at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), Marcos said the subsidy programme, initially rolled out to bus operators in Metro Manila, will now cover additional PUV sectors across the country. Each bus unit will receive PHP10,000 in fuel assistance, he said. “To help ensure that our riding public will not be heavily burdened by […]
