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Philippine Government Confirms Private Riders Remain Excluded From Fuel Subsidy

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Palace Press Officer Claire Castro has confirmed that the Philippine government's Pantawid Pasada fuel subsidy program, funded with 2.5 billion pesos from the 2025 budget, does not currently cover private motorcycle or car owners, as it remains targeted at public transport drivers and operators. Farmers and fisherfolk receive separate support.

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Brian Kou

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53 / Scooters · Asian Motorcycle Markets

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Brian KouScooters · Asian Motorcycle Markets Commentary

Different question from does it have underseat storage, but for someone commuting on a moped, being left out of the fuel subsidy stings. I get that 2.5 billion pesos going to public transport makes sense, but thinking about what actually works on Asian roads, private riders' costs shouldn't be ignored either.