Monday, November 03, 2008 (Philippines)

A vendor peddles low-cost Christmas decors, which low-income families prefer to buy for their homes, as a decent way of earning cash to make ends meet. (Sun.Star Pampanga/Chris Navarro) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) here will convene all major transport operators in the region Monday for the possibility of reducing by at least 50 centavos the current minimum jeepney fare of P8.50. LTFRB regional director Robert Peig said the move came after petitioner groups in Manila filed a motion with the LTFRB to reduce current fare by 50 centavos to P1.50. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]