FUEL SUBSIDY. Borongan City officials distribute fuel subsidy coupons to transport sector workers on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). (Photo from Councilor IAN GALO)
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar held a dry run and initial distribution of fuel subsidy coupons on Wednesday for registered tricycle drivers, operators and pump boat operators.
Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda led the rollout, which marks the start of a local ordinance aimed at assisting transport sector workers affected by rising fuel prices.
More than 900 members of the local transport sector are expected to benefit.
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