Public jeepney drivers can soon avail of a soft loan to convert their diesel or gasoline-engine vehicles to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as government released P500M allocation for such purpose.

Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Sec. Hermogenes Esperon bared the P500M is taken from the road users tax which is intended for road maintenance, putting up of street lights and safety road devices as well as for anti-pollution measures.

"Pres. Arroyo is serious in addressing climate change while this is one measure that can mitigate the effects of climate change," Esperon said.

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Source: Philippine Information Agency (www.pia.gov.ph)