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Parañaque will begin its own “libreng sakay” program for commuters starting April 13, with 40 jeepneys plying three busy routes during peak hours, the city government said.

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The House of Representatives launched yesterday a free ride program for commuters traveling from San Jose del Monte in Bulacan to Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City, as part of a transport relief initiative to ease the burden of rising costs on workers, students and other daily commuters.

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                    [Title] => To ease burden on commuters: Marcos suspends PUV fare hike
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has ordered the suspension of the planned fare hike for public utility vehicles that was set to be implemented today (March 19, 2026), as part of the government’s effort to ease the financial burden on commuters.

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                    [Title] => EDSA busway ridership hits over 66 million in 2025
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                    [Title] => Over 2.8 million enjoy free holiday train rides
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A total of 2,841,788 commuters were transported for free during the “12 Days of Christmas” train rides program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

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                    [Title] => Palace backs DOTr’s once a week commute order
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If all goes as planned, transport groups Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) and Samahang Manibela Mananakay at Nagkaisang Terminal ng Transportasyon (Manibela) are pushing through with three-day nationwide transport strikes starting today.

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                    [Title] => DOTr officials ordered: Commute at least once a week
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Senior officials of the Department of Transportation have been ordered to ride public transit at least once a week to experience the struggles of commuters.

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                    [Title] => EDITORIAL - No more derailment
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Commuters reportedly erupted in applause as the train service resumed at daybreak last Monday between Lucena, Quezon and Calamba, Laguna.

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