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Thursday, May 18, 2006 (Philippines)
| While construction crews work on retrofitting the Ysalina Bridge, banca operators get a windfall bringing city residents to other areas inaccessible to passenger jeepneys. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) |
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FARE rates for affected public utility jeepney (PUJ) routes that are forced to take the Taguanao-Balulang Bridge are now multiplied by a whooping 200 to 300 percent from their standing regular rates.
This was the announcement made Wednesday by Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) regional director Mandangan Darimbang in response to the clamor made by PUJ drivers who have to take this longer route while the Carmen Bridge is still under repair.
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City workers adjust to schedule
CITY Hall employees Wednesday experienced their first night at work, in lieu of the imposed adjusted working hours prompted by the Ysalina bridge closure that hindered traffic movements.
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Groups fear destruction of watershed, sanctuaries
TUBAY, Agusan del Norte -- Environmentalist and religious groups expressed grave concern anew for destruction of watershed areas, fish and bird sanctuaries if government agencies continue to approve mining claims in this town.
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