PUV Fuel Subsidies: A closer look at two government programs

Airam Limatog 03/22/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As fuel prices continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the national government has rolled out two separate subsidy programs to help public utility vehicle drivers cope with increasing…

PUV fare hikes in Metro Manila: LTFRB to announce them on Tuesday

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ 03/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Fare increases for passenger jeepneys and buses in Metro Manila has been approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).  This is to provide a lifeline to drivers reeling from the ever-rising…

LTFRB greenlights provisional fare hike for provincial buses

Gillian Villanueva - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net 03/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced the implementation of a provisional fare increase for provincial buses beginning this Saturday, March 14. In a statement on Saturday, the agency said it has released…

Cebu drivers may appeal for P5 fare add-on amid fuel price surge

Pia Piquero 03/13/2026

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…

Fuel subsidy: Online distribution eyed by LTFRB

Raymond Carl Dela Cruz - Philippine News Agency 03/13/2026

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…

Fare hike eyed by LTFRB amid oil price surge over Mideast conflict

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 03/04/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Provisional fare increases are being considered amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. This is according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday. This was a day after advisories from…

Fuel subsidy readied as oil price hikes loom — DOTr, LTFRB

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 03/03/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Preparations for the release of fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle operators and drivers have already started.  This was according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday as it made the move amid…

LTFRB replaces 3 regional directors including CV office chief Montealto

Raymond Carl Dela Cruz - Philippine News Agency 02/26/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Vigor Mendoza II on Wednesday welcomed three new regional directors following a reorganization in the agency. The three new LTFRB regional directors were appointed by Acting…

Cebu Capitol to hold public consultation for EV taxis

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol said on Saturday that there will be a public consultation for the entry of electric vehicle (EV) taxis in Metro Cebu this Monday, January 5. They invited stakeholders to join the…

Holiday traffic: LTFRB issues reminders for motorists, commuters

Airam Limatog 12/29/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As travel increases during the holiday season, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has urged the public to follow safe driving practices and avoid adding to the growing number of road-related…

LTFRB: P5K fine vs motorcycle ride-hailing drivers who cancel bookings

Pia Piquero 12/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) may soon impose a P5K fine on motorcycle ride-hailing drivers who cancel or drop confirmed bookings. This enforcement aims to address what the LTFRB considers…

LTFRB to penalize TNVS booking cancellations

12/11/2025

MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday issued a memorandum penalizing driver-initiated cancellation of transport network vehicle service (TNVS) bookings. In a statement, LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said the memorandum circular…

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