Free ride routes on March 26 amid transport strikesA police vehicle is being used to provide free rides amid nationwide transportation strikes against high fuel prices on March 26, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) deployed free rides on Thursday, March 26 amid nationwide transport strikes due to soaring fuel prices driven by the United States-Israel’s war on Iran. Around 20 transport groups are conducting a two-day nationwide strike from March 26 to March 27. Fuel products have surged past the triple digits as tensions in the Middle East continue. The country’s economic chiefs have warned of faster inflation and a weakened gross domestic product should fuel products remain high.

Source: Philippine Star March 26, 2026 03:07 UTC