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Read more about the article Normin transport groups want P5 PUJ fare hike
SIGNBOARDS UP. Despite a new rule banning display? of destination signboards?, these jeepneys ?sneak ? signboards on their windshields on Wednesday, July 26, in Davao City. The ?restriction is in accordance with the Anti Distracted Driving Law. Jeepney drivers and commuters complain that the rule has caused confusion among passengers, who find it more difficult in determining which ride to take. (Paulo C. Rizal/ davaotoday.com)

Normin transport groups want P5 PUJ fare hike

Fueled by the rising cost of commodities and their shrinking take-home pay, drivers and operators in the region have asked the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for an increase in fare of public utility jeepney (PUJ) by as much as P5.

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Read more about the article Maranao leader opposes gov’t move to issue bonds to raise funds for Marawi rehab
(Divina M. Suson / davaotoday.com)

Maranao leader opposes gov’t move to issue bonds to raise funds for Marawi rehab

A Maranao leader cried foul over the proposal of the government to sell retail treasury bonds (RTBs) to the public as strategy to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the war-torn Marawi City.

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Read more about the article Teachers ask Davao City for budget support
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers-Davao Region mounted a lobby at the city council for a P2000 monthly local allowance and additional quarterly rice subsidy of P2500 that they say “ will provide help in meeting with their daily expenses. “(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Teachers ask Davao City for budget support

Public school teachers would appeal for a monthly budget support from the city government as additional help for insufficient monthly salary.

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