15 days ago · Philippines
Philippines’ jeepney drivers ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’ despite fare increase
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Philippines. The first report grouped here was at 2 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Philippines’ jeepney drivers ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’ despite fare increase”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Reggie Manlapig, 46, has been driving jeepneys for nearly 25 years and has weathered rising fuel prices – but with costs spiking amid the global energy crunch, he is now wrestling bigger demons. “The impact has been huge.
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- First reported by South China Morning Post Asia
Philippines’ jeepney drivers ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’ despite fare increase
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