ONE Saturday afternoon, motorists passing Quezon Memorial Circle saw a long line of drivers snaking around the park. The drivers were not waiting for passengers, but rather expecting government assistance.

There was a scheduled payout of fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle drivers and delivery riders affected by rising oil prices. Each beneficiary was entitled to about P5,000 — a modest but meaningful amount for workers whose income is directly tied to fuel costs.

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