Jeepney Drivers' Earnings Plummet 47% Amid Diesel Price Surge in Metro Manila
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Jeepney Drivers' Earnings Plummet 47% Amid Diesel Price Surge in Metro Manila

The average daily take-home pay of jeepney drivers in Quezon City, Philippines, has plummeted by 47% due to soaring diesel prices, falling below Metro Manila's minimum wage, a congressional think tank study revealed. Government aid has proven insufficient.

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