Manila, March 24 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced the expansion of fuel subsidy distribution to more public utility vehicle (PUV) operators nationwide, as part of government efforts to cushion the impact of rising oil prices.

Speaking at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), Marcos said the subsidy program, initially rolled out to bus operators in Metro Manila, will now cover additional PUV sectors across the country.

Each bus unit will receive PHP10,000 in fuel assistance, he said.

"To help ensure that our riding public will not be heavily burdened by fare increases, this is the government's response," the President said.

He added that the government is studying the wider use of digital payment s...