Angara seeks expansion of student fare discounts

SEN. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Monday sought the passage of the bill that seeks to expand the coverage of the 20 percent student fare discount to include air, water and rail transport.

Under Senate Bill 1597, such discounts will be effective throughout the year including weekends, summer breaks and holidays. It is expected to benefit 20 million public and private students.