Manila LGU increases Libreng Sakay program drivers subsidy to P4,000
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The Manila local government unit has announced an increase in its "Libreng Sakay" (free ride) program's driver subsidy, raising it from P3,500 to P4,000. This adjustment follows a significant P17 to P19 hike in diesel prices earlier this week, marking a direct intervention to support the transport sector. This subsidy increase aims to alleviate the economic burden on drivers participating in the free ride initiative, ensuring they can cover escalating operational costs like fuel without compromising their livelihoods or the program's continuity. The ripple effect of surging global crude oil prices, exacerbated by production cuts from OPEC+ and ongoing geopolitical instability, directly translates to higher diesel costs for net-importing nations like the Philippines, necessitating government action to buffer the impact on essential public services and local economies.