The domino effect: How a distant war is squeezing Cebu’s daily earners

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Since the start of March, 62-year-old taxi driver Julito Villasis has already done the math in his head—again and again.  A full day on the road now means burning more fuel for less take-home pay. “Lisod kaayo (It’s very difficult),” he said, describing how a 100-kilometer trip can eat up around 12 liters of gasoline.  READ MORE: Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles ‘energy emergency’ With pump prices hovering around P95 per liter, earnings that once covered daily needs now barely stretch beyond the boundary line and fuel costs.  “Usahay magtapal na lang… wala na gyud […]... Keep on reading: The domino effect: How a distant war is squeezing Cebu’s daily earners

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