MINDANAO DAILY TRUTH | JUSTICE | PROGRESS
Volume XII, No. 058
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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New fare matrix urged in PUVs By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – With the implementation of the new fare increase by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) nationwide, Regional Director Aminoden Guro of LTFRB-10 said drivers cannot collect additional fare if they don’t have the fare matrix that is issued by the LTFRB-10. The increase in fare of P1 is set to be implemented on Monday (October 3, 2022). Guro said that the new minimum fare for the traditional jeepney for the first four kilometers is P12, with add-on charge of P1.80 per succeeding kilometer. From P13, modernized PUVs will now collect a minimum fare of P14 for the first four kilometers and P2.20 per succeeding kilometer. Taxis will now have a flag-down rate of P45 from P40, although Guro said the LTFRB will not recalibrate their meter but drivers will LTFRB-X REGIONAL DIRECTOR Allan Guro (in photo) says PUJ drivers must comply with the new fare increase by posting the “taripa” inside their vehicle as the new fare increase is implemented October 3, 2022. photo by gerry add P5 to the total fare. See FARE, page 11
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EXCELLENCE | The Municipal Government of Balabagan under the leadership of Mayor Jover Ogka-Benito and Sr.Mayor Edna V. Ogka-Benito takes pride and honor as it bagged top three top awards on Wednesday, September 28 at the awarding ceremony of the 3rd Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit held at the Marquis Events Place, Taguig City. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry together with the BARMM Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT), Balabagan ranked higher for the 3rd-4th Class Categories as follows: Top 1 - Overall Most Competitive Municipality, Top 1 – Government Efficiency, and Top 2 – Innovation Pillar. (Lisa Española )
COLLARED. Cops arrest a 58-year-old rape suspect in Veruela town, Agusan del Norte, on Thursday (Sept. 29, 2022). The man has been hiding for two years before his arrest. (Photo courtesy of PRO-13)
‘Child abuser’ nabbed in Agusan Sur By ALEXANDER LOPEZ
BUTUAN CITY – A man accused of raping a 10-yearold girl in 2020 who has been hiding for more than two years from the law was finally arrested Thursday in Veruela town, Agusan del Sur province. In a press statement on Friday afternoon, Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr., the director of the Police Regional See ABUSER, page 11
Recognizing the most competitive cities and municipalities among the LGUs in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), under the 3rd to 4th class category, the Local Government of Kapatagan in Lanao del Sur ranked 3rd for Resiliency, while the Local Governments of General Salipada K. Pendatun (GSKP) and Buldon in Maguindanao del Norte placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively. The event was organized by the Department of Trade and Industry - Competitiveness Bureau in partnership with the Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT). Said awards were received by Kapatagan Mayor Raida Bansil-Maglangit, GSKP Mayor Rafsanjani Ali, and Buldon Mayor Pahmia A. Manalao-Masurong. (Lisa Española)