Hard timesAlmost everybody is feeling the brunt of the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran, but most especially the public transport drivers. According to the Office of the Executive Secretary, the program aims to help 396,352 public transport drivers in Metro Manila. Following this initial rollout, the program will extend to TNVS drivers, motorcycle taxi drivers, bus drivers and jeepney drivers in Metro Manila. “The passage of both measures is expected to help mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on consumers,” Go said. Litmus testThe oil crisis of the 1970s happened during the administration of Marcos Sr. Decades later, under Marcos 2.0, we are facing another oil shock.

Source: Philippine Star March 18, 2026 16:40 UTC