LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — The mayor of San Pedro City in Laguna province had urged local government employees to walk or ride bicycles to work as fuel prices continue to rise amid tensions in the Middle East. In a memorandum issued on Friday and posted on his Facebook page Saturday, Mayor Art Mercado encouraged city hall personnel who live near the government center to consider alternative modes of transportation. “For those residing within a reasonable distance from City Hall, the use of bicycles or walking is encouraged to promote both fuel savings and health,” Mercado said. The mayor also […]... Keep on reading: Laguna mayor urges workers to bike, walk to work amid fuel hikes