Rollout of P5,000 cash aid for PUV drivers to start on March 17 – DSWD

2026-03-11 - 05:55

MANILA, Philippines — Cash assistance worth P5,000 will be given to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, starting with tricycle drivers in Metro Manila on March 17, to help cushion the impact of fuel price increases. This announcement comes from Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian. The move comes after a meeting between Gatchalian, the