Barangay in Baguio City gives free gas to jeepney drivers
BAGUIO CITY – A barangay in the summer capital of the Philippines distributed free gas to jeepney drivers on Wednesday as the oil prices continue to increase.
Nowadays, many people are struggling due to the continuous increase in the prices of oil in the Philippines. It was January when the prices of oil started to take an upward trend.
The Department of Energy previously cited the huge global demand for oil as the main reason for the oil price hikes. According to the authorities, the prices of oil may continue to increase.
The consecutive oil price hikes in the country can also be attributed to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
To recall, it was in the early hours of February 24 when Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war against Ukraine via his State of the Nation Address.
In his statement, Putin believes that the leading members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) particularly the US was threatening to take over Russia.
NATO is an alliance of European and North American countries established to promote peace.
Led by the US, NATO- aimed to protect Western European countries from the threat of the Soviet Union and combat the spread of communism after World War II.
Meanwhile, a barangay in Baguio City distributed free gas to some jeepney drivers as the oil prices continue to increase.
Forty-three (43) jeepney drivers received 1.5 liters of diesel from Barangay AZCKO (Abanao, Zandueta, Chugum, Kayang, and Otek)
According to Jefferson Cheng, the chairman of the said barangay, the distribution of free gas was successful due to the help of donors.
The barangay has the largest jeepney terminal in the city.
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