Filipino transport groups and urban poor communities staged a rally in Mandaue City to denounce the continuous rise in gasoline prices, demanding government intervention and immediate solutions to alleviate the financial burden on ordinary citizens.
The continuous surge in gasoline prices throughout the first month of 2025 has sparked outrage among transport group s in the Philippines . Members of Piston Cebu , alongside urban poor groups, organized a pocket rally on Monday, January 20, 2025, to protest the latest gasoline price hike . Demonstrators gathered in Mandaue City, voicing their concern over the financial strain exacerbated by the increasing cost of fuel for ordinary Filipinos.
The rally highlighted the domino effect caused by the rising cost of essential commodities due to persistent increases in oil prices. Protesters carried banners demanding a revision of the oil industry's policy and a reduction in oil prices, urging the government to take immediate action. The group also distributed leaflets during the protest outlining their key demands, which included a salary increase, a nationwide minimum daily wage of P1,200, and a monthly salary of P50,000 for government employees, particularly teachers and healthcare workers.Furthermore, they called for support for farmers, including land reform for farmers, subsidies for agricultural production, and the dismantling of rice cartels to lower rice prices to P25 per kilogram. Among their demands were tax relief measures, such as the abolition of VAT on essential goods like oil, electricity, water, and medicine. The group urged the government to prioritize public funds towards social services, particularly education and healthcare, through the eradication of corruption. Protesters appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration to address these pressing issues and sought clear, actionable solutions from candidates vying for office in the upcoming elections. It was noted that the country's oil industry is 'deregulated,' leading to calls from militant groups for a return to regulated policies to prevent major oil companies from easily raising prices, particularly amidst suspicions of a cartel in the industry. While global market fluctuations and conflicts contribute to petroleum product price increases, some hikes are questioned by militants due to suspicions of manipulation by oil cartels
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