Laguna mayor urges workers to bike, walk to work amid fuel hikes

Laguna mayor urges workers to bike, walk to work amid fuel hikes

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 wi…