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flag Philippines suspends fare hikes, offers free rides amid oil price surge; impeachment hearings resume.

flag President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has suspended planned public transportation fare increases in the Philippines, citing global economic pressures from the Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. flag The move, effective March 19, 2026, includes nationwide free rides, discounted MRT and LRT fares, and reduced toll fees. flag The Department of Transportation will fast-track fuel subsidies. flag While land transport fares are frozen, airfares may rise due to approved surcharges. flag The government is also procuring two million barrels of oil to stabilize supplies. flag Meanwhile, impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte resumed in the House.

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