DOTr to roll out cash aid to drivers, operators

Inquirer.net - Sep 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Saturday said it was set to release another round of financial assistance for affected drivers amid oil price hikes through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. This comes as the proposed fare adjustment for public utility

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‘Nobody can make money from it’: Future of £4m shopping centre remains unclear

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