LTFRB suspends fuel subsidy distribution due to election ban

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"We had to temporarily suspend the disbursement...which took effect last March 25," LTFRB Executive Director Maria Kristina Cassion said in an interview over GMA Network's "Unang Balita" on Monday.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said Monday that it is temporarily halting the fuel subsidy distribution for PUV (public utility vehicle) operators and drivers due to the public works ban ahead of the elections.

 

The ban will take effect from March 25 to May 8, Commission on Elections earlier said. During this period, any form of disbursement, spending and construction activities is prohibited.

 

"We had to temporarily suspend the disbursement...which took effect last March 25," LTFRB Executive Director Maria Kristina Cassion said in an interview over GMA Network's "Unang Balita" on Monday.

 

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