#student fare discount act

The Civil Aeronautics Board has just confirmed that beginning November 1, students can avail of a 20% discount upon booking domestic airline flights. Last April, President Duterte signed the RA 11314, or the Student Fare Discount Act that granted students a 20% fare discount when traveling via PUVs in the country. Students must then present a school ID, validated enrollment form, and at least one of the following documents: Birth certificate Baptismal certificate Latest school record Naturalization certificate Passport The 20% discount would then be taken off from the regular base fare of domestic flights. Commuters can now access the 50% fare discount on MRT-3 using GCash, as part of the government’s push to ease transportation costs amid rising prices. The discounted fare matrix, implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), applies to single-journey tickets, stored-value cards, and cashless payments starting March 23. Ways to use GCash for MRT-3 discount Use GCash Commute QR at stations Tap via NFC-enabled Android phone Pay using GCash Visa card With this update, GCash users can avail of the reduced fares directly through the app using multiple payment options. By enabling access to discounted fares through digital payments, the initiative aims to make daily commuting more affordable while improving convenience for passengers. Read more in our articles including "20% student discount on domestic flights now in effect" and "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash".