PUV fuel subsidy program exempted from poll spending ban

In a later statement, the LTFRB officially announced the resumption of the PUV fuel subsidy program.

“Nagpapasalamat po kami sa agarang aksyon ng Comelec sa aming petisyon at sa pang-unawa ng publiko lalo na ng ating mga stakeholder na naapektuhan ng pansamantalang delay sa pamamahagi ng fuel subsidy,” said LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III.

(We thank the Comelec for its prompt action on our petition and the understanding of the public, especially our stakeholders who were affected by the temporary delay in the distribution of fuel subsidy.)

“Tiyak naman po na magiging tuloy-tuloy na ang pamimigay natin ng fuel subsidy para makatulong sa ating mga stakeholder dulot ng oil price hike,” dagdag pa nito.

(We will continue giving out fuel subsidies to help our stakeholders due to the oil price increase.)

The LTFRB said it has so far distributed the fuel subsidy to 63,864 PUV drivers and operators.

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