DOTr Proposes Expanding Fuel Subsidy to Avert Fare Hike
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines is prioritizing the expansion of its fuel subsidy program over pending fare hike petitions from transport groups, aiming to prevent increased burdens on commuters.
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