BISELCO Awards 15-Year Power Supply Deal To CIPC To Strengthen Palawan’s Energy Security

BISELCO has awarded a 15-year power supply deal to CIPC, aimed at enhancing Palawan’s energy security.

Vivant Hits Record PHP2.3 Billion Core Net Income In 2024 Amid Strong Growth

Vivant Corporation reports a remarkable 20% increase in consolidated core net income for 2024, reaching Php 2.3 billion.

ASUS Zenbook A14: The Lightest Zenbook AI Laptop Is In The Philippines

The Zenbook A14 is setting new standards in the world of lightweight laptops with its remarkable design. #PAGEONExASUS

GALLANT: Inspiring Local Champions, Awakening Global Potential

GALLANT is here to inspire local champions and awaken global potential. The time to step up is now.

Resumption Of ‘Libreng Sakay’ Pushed In Ilocos Norte

Ilocos Norte is seeking the resumption of the “Libreng Sakay” program to cushion the impact of oil price hikes on both drivers and commuters.

Resumption Of ‘Libreng Sakay’ Pushed In Ilocos Norte

15
15

How do you feel about this story?

Like
Love
Haha
Wow
Sad
Angry

Ilocos Norte is seeking the resumption of the “Libreng Sakay” program of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to cushion the impact of oil price hikes on both drivers and commuters.

Althea Nicolette Pilar, project head of the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC), said Thursday that the provincial government has requested the LTFRB to resume giving free rides in the province after it ended in July.

Under the “Libreng Sakay” program, public utility vehicle operators and drivers participating in the government’s free ridership program will receive a one-time payout and weekly payments based on the number of kilometers traveled per week, whether they have passengers or not.

“We are working on the possible revival of the ‘Libreng Sakay’ program but we have yet to finalize the mechanics,” Pilar said in an interview.

She said some students of the state-run Mariano Marcos State University had even personally requested Governor Matthew Marcos to revive the “Libreng Sakay” program to help students like them who are reeling from the effects of the pandemic.

To aid jeepney and tricycle drivers from the skyrocketing fuel prices, the Ilocos Norte government has allocated about PHP54 million in fuel subsidy to benefit about 15,000 public utility vehicles in the 21 towns and two cities in the province.

“Over the last two weeks, we have already distributed a total of PHP34 million so far under the fuel subsidy program,” Pilar said, adding that each beneficiary for the second tranche of the program is entitled to a PHP4,000 cash assistance.

The MINC is again scheduled next week to distribute fuel subsidies to underserved communities. (PNA)