MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered its regional directors to fast-track the updating and submission of beneficiary data as the government accelerates the rollout of fuel subsidies for public transport drivers and operators.
In a statement on Thursday, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the agency was encouraging beneficiaries to use e-wallet accounts to receive the subsidy, citing faster and more convenient transactions.
He said digital disbursement would allow drivers and operators to avoid long queues at payout sites, adding that it remains the most efficient method of…