Philippines Reviews Doubling Fuel Subsidy for Public Utility Vehicles
The Philippine government is reviewing a proposal to double the fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers from P10 to P20 per liter. The Department of Transportation and the economic team are discussing the details, extending the current subsidy until the end of August. The government urges dialogue over transport strikes.
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