The MMDA just hit pause on delivery and pass-through fees to keep grocery prices steady during the energy crunch. Good news for your wallet, maybe not for your rush hour commute. With more fuel tankers and cargo trucks now cleared to roll 24/7, your usual crawl on EDSA might turn into a parking lot. Here’s what’s changing and how to outsmart the gridlock before it hits you. More Trucks, Fewer Fees: Why Your Drive in NCR Is About to Get Spicier The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority just made a big move to keep supply chains moving. They’ve temporarily stopped charging those extra pass-through and delivery fees for trucks hauling goods across NCR. The goal? Prevent price spikes on everyday items while the country deals with energy pressures. It’s a practical play that came out of a huddle between traffic officials, LGUs, police, and the DILG, following the national government’s push to keep commodities flowing fast. But h...
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