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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Ferry operators in the vital Calapan–Batangas route have implemented fare increases, citing the rise in petroleum prices. Starlite Ferries raised its Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) adult passenger fare from P576 to P696, while fast craft fares increased from P720 to P840. Discounted fares for students, children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities also rose by an average of P120 per passenger. Infants, who were previously exempted, will now be charged P60. Mo

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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Ferry operators in the vital Calapan–Batangas route have implemented fare increases, citing the rise in petroleum prices. Starlite Ferries raised its Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) adult passenger fare from P576 to P696, while fast craft fares increas...

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Bias Comparison — Calapan–Batangas ferry fares rise, operators cite fuel price surge

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Center: CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Ferry operators in the vital Calapan–Batangas route have implemented fare increases, citing the rise in petroleum prices. Starlite Ferries raised its Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) adult passenger fare from P576 to P696, while fast craft fares increased from P720 to P840. Discounted fares for students, children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities also rose by an average of P120 per passenger. Infants, who were previously exempted, will now be charged P60. Mo
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Calapan–Batangas ferry fares rise, operators cite fuel price surge