Binisita ni Marcos ang service contract program, nangako ng higit pang tulong ng gobyerno

Nagbigay-pugay si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa publiko ng patuloy na suporta ng gobyerno laban sa mataas na presyo ng gasolina habang binisita niya ang Service Contracting Program ng Department of Transportation sa Quezon City noong Lunes. Ang programa ay nagbabayad sa mga operator ng public utility vehicles bawat kilometro na nabyahe, anuman ang bilang ng pasahero.

Sa Araneta Center Bus Terminal sa Cubao, sumakay si Marcos sa mga electronic jeepney na kasali sa programa at sinuri ang mga tarpaulin at fare matrices na nagpapakita ng 20 porsiyentong diskwento sa pamasahe, na aabot sa 40 porsiyento para sa mga estudyante, seniors at PWDs.
"We will continue to do this as long as the price of oil remains high… the government’s assistance continues," ani Marcos.
Kasama niya si DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II at dating senador Mar Roxas.

Nagsimula ang programa noong April 15 at pinopondohan ng P800 milyon mula sa 2026 General Appropriations Act para sa mga 14 na araw. Naghain ng P5 bilyong karagdagang pondo ang DOTr upang i-extend hanggang Hulyo, na sumasaklaw sa 823 ruta sa buong bansa kabilang ang EDSA Carousel at mga feeder routes sa Metro Manila at kalapit na lalawigan.

Bukod dito, nagbigay ang gobyerno ng P10 bawat litro na diskwento sa diesel para sa PUVs. Ayon sa Presidential Communications Office, higit 1,300 transport network vehicle service drivers ang nakatanggap ng P5,000 bawat isa sa Quezon City noong Lunes.

Nagsabi naman si DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian na nakatulong na sila sa halos isang milyong drivers sa buong bansa na may kabuuang P5 bilyon.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a service contracting program for public utility vehicles, a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy starting April 15, and the release of P8 billion in assistance for over 42,000 barangays nationwide to cushion impacts from the Middle East crisis such as higher fuel prices, a weaker peso, and threats to livelihoods, Malacañang said Thursday. PUV drivers will receive additional income of P40 to P100 per kilometer, while commuters get at least 20% fare discounts on routes linked to trains and major bus lines.

At least 27 bus operators received P10,000 in fuel aid per unit yesterday at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, led by President Marcos to counter soaring oil prices. This forms part of the Department of Transportation's P2.5 billion program for public utility vehicles.

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The government began a pilot rollout of a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy for public utility jeepney drivers in Metro Manila on April 14, with 52 accredited gas stations participating. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the three-month program will test the system before expanding to other public utility vehicles.

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian vowed on Wednesday that all eligible public utility vehicle drivers will receive government cash relief assistance, as the Dswd meets with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to address gaps in beneficiary lists.

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Eight bus operators at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) face investigation for overcharging amid President Marcos’ order to suspend fare hikes. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will issue show-cause orders to the firms. Non-compliance could lead to penalties.

Due to the war in the Middle East, diesel prices in the Philippines are expected to exceed P100 per liter, prompting public utility vehicle drivers to consider other jobs. Jeepney and tricycle drivers like Renie Rabago and Omeng Elardo struggle with rising fuel costs while their earnings remain low. The government offers a one-time P5,000 subsidy to assist them, though some say it is insufficient.

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The Marcos administration has lowered port and toll fees to mitigate oil price shocks from Middle East tensions, Malacañang announced yesterday. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged national agencies and local governments to help truckers of farm produce benefit from the toll and port fee holiday to ease food and transport costs.

 

 

 

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