Osmeña allocates P15M rice subsidy for motorcycle-for-hire drivers

By: Morexette Marie B. Erram December 17,2018 - 02:28 PM

CEBU CITY, Philippines -Concerned about the plight of Angkas and habal-habal drivers in Cebu City, Mayor Tomas Osmeña has decided to allocate P15-million as rice subsidy for all 6,000 motorcycle-for-hire drivers in the city.

The city council approved Osmeña’s move through a resolution sponsored by Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos during their special session today.

The council also passed a resolution calling the House of Representatives for the passage of a law that will legalize habal-habal operations in the country.

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