Philippine inequalities deepen as jeepneys languish and oil companies gain
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-17 11:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Philippines, Energy, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Drivers of jeepneys, the well-known public minibuses in the Philippines, are struggling to survive as fuel costs surge. Local oil companies, meanwhile, are accused of amassing record profits since the Iran war started. (Photo by Michael Beltran)
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