Marina to roll out sea-based SCP, giving fare subsidies across 11 routes

ANCHORED. Fishermen secure their boats at the pier in Barangay Luyongbonbon, Opol town, Misamis Oriental. (Photo from FROILAN GALLARDO)

MANILA, Philippines — The sea-based Service Contracting Program (SCP) of the government, which will grant fare subsidies to participating operators and vessels, will be implemented on Monday, May 25, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said on Friday.

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According to Marina, the Lakbay Alalay ng Gobyerno Program was launched to help ease the impact of the rising oil prices while sustaining operations of ship and boat operators.

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Marina to roll out sea-based SCP, giving fare subsidies across 11 routes

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