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Syrian journalist Raed Fares receives 2020 Courage in Journalism Award
'Fares was keenly aware of the risks he was taking but continued to use his voice to build the foundations for a free, democratic Syria,' says the Legatum Institute of Raed Fares, who was killed on his way to cover a protest in November 2018
Instead of bidding, COA chief wants shopping portal for common supplies
'The focus has really been more on accountability. But has this greater focus on accountability achieved its purpose?' says audit chairman Michael Aguinaldo
New law gives 20% discount to students on air, land, sea transport services
Elementary to college students get a discount on buses, jeepneys, taxis, tricycles, the MRT and LRT, airlines, passenger ships, and transport network vehicle services every day of the week while they are enrolled
Free LRT 2, MRT, PNR rides for students starting July 1
(UPDATED) Students need only to show their school IDs to get free rides during specific hours on weekdays, except holidays
Active AFP, PNP, PCG personnel to get 20% bus fare discount
The uniformed personnel only need to present a valid ID as proof of active service
House OKs bill expanding 20% student fare discount to air, sea transport
But if the bill is signed into law, postgraduate students and those enrolled in short-term courses would not be qualified for the discount
LTFRB orders jeepney fare rollback
The minimum jeepney fare will be lowered from P10 to P9 in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon
LTFRB to continue charging P570 for jeepney fare matrix
Pending the full review of the fare hike, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra III says it's status quo for the new fare matrix
Commuter group seeks rollback in jeepney, bus minimum fares
A commuter group argues that fuel prices have been going down for 5 consecutive weeks
Bakit kailangan ng fare matrix bago makasingil ng P10 pamasahe sa dyip?
Tanging ang mga dyip na may bagong fare matrix lamang ang puwedeng maningil ng P10 na pasahe
LTFRB says jeepney fare rollback 'possible'
The LTFRB will also review the P570 worth of processing fees whenever a fare hike becomes permanent
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Only jeepneys with LTFRB-issued certificates can charge P10 minimum fare
Drivers and operators will be fined for overcharging if they collect P10 without an LTFRB-issued certificate of public conveyance for the new fare guide
DOTr to ask LTFRB to review P10 jeepney minimum fare
The jeepney minimum fare will still be at P10, pending review of the hike
LTFRB junks commuters' appeal vs jeepney, bus fare hike
Following the decision, jeepney and bus fare increases will take effect in November
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Commuters file appeal vs jeepney, bus fare hikes
The implementation of the fare hikes, originally set for November, could be delayed while the appeal is being heard
Jeepney drivers in more parts of PH seeking fare hike
This comes after the LTFRB approved the P10 minimum jeepney fare in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Southern Luzon
LTFRB exec warns of inflationary effects of P10 jeepney minimum fare
LTFRB Board Member Aileen Lizada says the higher-than-expected fare hike will erode the workers' purchasing power, and will eventually trigger stronger calls for a wage increase
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Jeepney minimum fare now at P10
The P2-hike in minimum fare will be implemented in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon only. The LTFRB also approves a provisional P1-increase in Metro Manila bus minimum fare.
Transportation dep't tells jeepney drivers: Don't charge P10 minimum fare yet
Jeepney minimum fare stays P9 until the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board issues an official order
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LTFRB allows all ride-hailing firms to charge P2/min of travel
Grab Philippines, among other ride-hailing companies, can once again charge P2 per minute of travel, 15 days after the publication of Memorandum Circular 2018-019 on September 5
LTFRB starts recalibrating taxis for fare increase
Only taxis with recalibrated meters can charge a higher distance rate of P13.50 per kilometer and P2 per minute of travel, says the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
Now it's UV operators asking LTFRB P1-per-kilometer fare increase
In a supplemental petition, operators of the shuttle service cite high fuel prices for the proposed increase in fares
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LTFRB issues order for P9-jeepney fare
(UPDATED) The provisional increase is effective immediately upon the issuance of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board order
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P9 minimum jeepney fare starts afternoon of July 5
Public utility jeepneys in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon are allowed to charge P9 for the first 4-kilometer ride
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Grab asks LTFRB: Reimpose P2-per-minute charge
Grab Philippines argues that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board's suspension of the charges is an 'infringement' of the equal protection clause guaranteed by the Philippine Constitution
LRT1 operator eyes P5 to P7-fare hike
(UPDATED) If approved, the fare hike will be rolled out by August 2018, says LRT1 operator Light Rail Manila Corporation
AirAsia to give discounts for gov't staff on official domestic trips
Processing and rebooking fees will also be waived, and 20-kilogram baggage will be granted
Grab: Only 35,000 drivers serve 600,000 bookings per day
Grab Philippines head Brian Cu also says 'driver numbers continue to drop' after the suspension of the P2-per-minute travel charge
Grab sanctions nearly 500 drivers for excessive ride cancellation
But Grab says the government's suspension of its P2-per-minute travel charge is also to blame for the mounting cancellations
LTFRB restores Grab's 2x price surge cap
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board restores Grab Philippines' surge pricing cap to 2 times the normal fare after it accredits new ride-hailing companies
Grab appeals suspension of P2-per-minute charge
Grab Philippines says the suspension order is 'contrary to the law' and would 'cause irreparable damage' to riders and drivers
Grab to appeal LTFRB suspension of P2-per-minute travel charge
'If our drivers lose income because of traffic in Metro Manila, they might stop working as a TNVS driver and that would mean fewer vehicles to serve the public,' says Grab Philippines head Brian Cu
LTFRB suspends Grab’s P2-per-minute travel charge
(3rd UPDATE) Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra III says the suspension of the travel charge is valid 'until further order'
'Mag-taxi ka na lang': Netizens tell riders complaining of higher fares
'Kung di mo afford, mag-taxi ka na lang, or tricycle, jeep. Marami naman diyan alternative na masasakyan,' a netizen says
Grab: Riders not informed of P2-per-minute travel charge
Grab Philippines head Brian Cu maintains the travel charge is legal, and 'went to the drivers, it was reinvested by way of incentives or promos for passengers'
LTFRB to Grab: Why change fares on your own?
During the first hearing on the alleged illegal fares charged by Grab, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board points out that changes in fares must follow a process
LTFRB to Grab: Explain 'illegal' P2-per-minute travel charge
(UPDATED) The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board orders Grab Philippines to explain why its transportation network company accreditation should not be suspended or cancelled over the allegation
Did Grab 'illegally' charge its riders higher fare?
(UPDATED) Since mid-2017, Grab has been charging its riders an extra P2 per minute per ride, without approval from the LTFRB
LTFRB lowers Grab surge pricing cap amid illegal fare allegation
Effective immediately, the 1.5x surge pricing cap applies to all ride-hailing services offered by Grab
Lawmaker: Grab charges 'illegal' fares, owes customers refund
PBA Representative Jericho Nograles alleges that Grab 'illegally' charges its customers P2 per minute of travel. Grab officials say the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board was informed about this.
Baguio taxi fare hike too steep? Commuters launch online petition
(UPDATED) The LTFRB in the Cordillera requires taxis to shell out for a global navigational satellite system, Wi-Fi, CCTV with continuous recording of the past 72 hours, dashboard camera, and online digital platforms
DOE: No need to raise PUV fares despite higher fuel tax
Energy Assistant Secretary Leonido Pulido III says that 'based on the increase in the existing tax law, there should be no immediate need to raise PUV fares'
Cagayan Valley PUVs charge higher fares
A poster at the Aparri van terminal notifies commuters that starting January 26, van operators will start charging P204, or more than double the current fare of P100 for a trip to Tuguegarao City
