Manila’s transport workers struggle to make ends meet as Philippines feels force of oil crisis

The Philippines is uniquely exposed to the surging oil price caused by the war in the Middle East. The government is facing protests and widespread anger Jayson Naga is a tricycle taxi driver on the streets of Manila. In a normal day he brings home P500 (US$8) to feed his four children. But these days he is struggling. He requires four litres of gasoline a day to ferry his passengers around the city and the 60% surge in fuel prices has wiped out nearly a third of his take home pay. “If gas pr...

By Carmela Fonbuena in Manila

Cooking gas prices to increase as fuel costs bite, but some hawker centres spared - The Straits Times

Cooking gas prices to increase as fuel costs bite, but some hawker centres spared  The Straits Times

Higher fares, fewer rides: How Cebu commuters are dealing with oil price hikes

Commuters in Cebu struggle with the oil price hikes as fewer jeepneys offer their services, and more residents leave their vehicles to use public transportation

By John Sitchon

Surigao Sur restricts travel, consolidates trips to cut fuel use

BUTUAN CITY – The provincial government of Surigao del Sur has implemented cost-saving protocols amid the ongoing increase in fuel costs, with measures covering official travel and moderation of costly activities to mitigate the effects of the energy crisis, officials announced Wednesday. “Guidelines were already approved on Tuesday that outline measures to ease the impacts of

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