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Philippines suspends fare hikes, offers free rides amid oil price surge; impeachment hearings resume.
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.
The move, effective March 19, 2026, includes nationwide free rides, discounted MRT and LRT fares, and reduced toll fees.
The Department of Transportation will fast-track fuel subsidies.
While land transport fares are frozen, airfares may rise due to approved surcharges.
The government is also procuring two million barrels of oil to stabilize supplies.
Meanwhile, impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte resumed in the House.
Filipinas suspende los aumentos de tarifas, ofrece viajes gratuitos en medio del aumento del precio del petróleo; se reanudan las audiencias de juicio político.