VP Sara asks LGUs to ban motorcades amid fuel price hikes, pollution concerns

Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday called on local government units (LGUs) to permanently ban motorcades and vehicle caravans amid the rise of fuel prices and concerns on air and noise pollution. 

"l am appealing to people to reconsider organizing motorcades and vehicle caravans/parades as a form of protest. These events not only lead to higher fuel costs but also worsen air pollution and increase traffic congestion, causing significant inconvenience to everyone," Duterte said in a statement. 

“While I fully understand the desire to gather and express anger against the administration or show support to former president Rodrigo Duterte, it is, however, more important to be mindful of how these activities impact others and the environment,” she said. 

“I encourage exploring alternative ways to come together that are less disruptive and more sustainable,” she added. 

The Department of Energy - Oil Industry Management Bureau earlier said that fuel prices could jump by up to P10 per liter amid the US-Iran conflict.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., meanwhile, assured that the country has enough supply of oil amid the tensions in the Middle East. —VAL, GMA Integrated News