Transport Strike Begins Amid Soaring Fuel Prices
Transport groups in the Philippines have launched a two-day strike due to soaring fuel prices, expressing dissatisfaction with the government's response and demanding tax cuts and increased fuel subsidies. Concerns are rising over the impact on daily life.
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