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Fuel Discount Subsidy for Philippine Transport Sector Raised to P12 Per Liter
The Philippine government will increase the fuel discount subsidy for public utility jeepney and UV Express drivers to P12 per liter from P10, effective August 15. This aims to alleviate the burden of rising fuel costs for drivers, though calls for a fare hike persist.
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