Fuel hikes hit hard, but Iloilo riders keep rolling

2026-03-21 - 21:21

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Before the sun rises, 29-year-old Ayban is already preparing his motorcycle, checking his fuel, and scanning his phone for bookings. By mid-morning, he is on the road—ferrying passengers, picking up parcels, or running errands—doing whatever it takes to provide for his family of four. “I will take anything as long as