CEBU CITY, Philippines — Not all drivers here will receive the same amount of fuel subsidy, as the city government moves to adopt an “equitable,” not equal, distribution scheme for its proposed P35-million cash assistance. This approach,…
As fuel prices rise and daily earnings shrink, relief has come for drivers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started the rollout of cash aid for them.…
There has never been a difficult time when the Filipino failed to step up to make life a little easier for his suffering neighbor.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— By noon, the sun feels heavier than usual, but for 50-year-old taxi driver Romy Rebucas, it’s not the heat that weighs him down but the meter that barely moved. Driving for seven hours on…
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has so far distributed nearly PHP1 billion in fuel subsidy to drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) as part of government aid to the transport…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu provincial government is working to roll out fuel and rice subsidies for public transport drivers, including the habal-habal sector, as rising fuel prices continue to strain livelihoods. Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Public transport drivers here may begin appealing to commuters for a small additional fare, around P5, amid the continuing rise in fuel prices. But transport leaders clarified that such an adjustment would remain…
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is eyeing the online distribution of the government’s fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to address the rising fuel prices in the world market. The…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Just three weeks after its launch, the government’s “Libreng Sakay” program for 01K modern jeepneys is drawing complaints from commuters who are being left stranded while some drivers allegedly avoid operating under the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 51-year-old motorcad driver, who was the suspect in beating another motorcad driver, voluntarily surrendered to Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025. The incident happened on Sunday…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Who hasn’t had a “near-death” experience when riding a jeepney through Cebu City—especially at night? According to a recent report by CDN Digital, the Highway Patrol Group in Central Visayas (HPG-7) is urging…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that it will provide aid to drivers affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency…
