by Neil Jayson Servallos (The Philippine Star), 6 May 2021
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has distributed around P46.1 million in subsidy to over 11,000 drivers.
The LTFRB said 11,543 drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) who signed up for the service contracting program received P4,000 each.
As of Tuesday, the agency said 38,097 bus and jeepney drivers have signed up for the program.
Interested PUV drivers can register at the LTFRB regional offices or sign up through www.servicecontracting.ph.
The Department of Transportation has allotted around P5 billion for the program, with the subsidy based on kilometers traveled per vehicle depending on the type of transport.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
“Safety and health at work every day!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations against serious violations of Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.
Accept National Unity Government
(NUG) of Myanmar.
Reject Military!
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