In a bid to be “financially competitive” with the other modes of transport operating in the country, the state-run Philippine National Railways (PNR) announced that it would increase its fare to P15 per passenger from P10 starting on July 1.

"We are only implementing a fare increase that has long been delayed for more than 20 years,” PNF General Manager Jun Magno said in a text message to reporters over the weekend.

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