Manila Bulletin
Gov’t sets aside P1.1 B for subsidies to public transport sector affected by COVID-19
President Rodrigo Duterte announced that the government is preparing a P1.16 billion subsidy program to aid the transportation sector affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The subsidy will be provided through fuel cash card credits or direct cash payouts via the Land Bank of the Philippines.
An estimated 178,244 beneficiaries are expected to receive assistance under this program.
The Department of Transportation will be responsible for the implementation of this initiative.
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