CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total 2,435 members of the Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA) and Jeepney Operators and Drivers Associations (JODA) in Lubao, Pampanga each received ₱ 5,400 in emergency cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
The aid; under the agency’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport- Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program; seeks to ease the financial burden of rising fuel prices and other daily expenses.
Among the beneficiaries was Greg Dela Peña, a tricycle driver for 40 years, who expressed his gratitude for the extended assistance facing increasing fuel costs and the challenges of earning enough for their families.
“Maraming salamat po sa DSWD. Sana ay mas lalo pa ninyong pag-igihan ang pagtulog para mas marami pa po kayong matulungan na tao,” Dela Peña said.
The assistance was distributed through two payout activities in Lubao, The first served 1,378 beneficiaries from 18 barangays at the Sta. Cruz Gym, while the second covered 1,057 beneficiaries from 24 barangays at the Lubao Gymnasium.
Through the program, the DSWD and the Provincial Government of Pampanga continue to provide assistance to Kapampangans, particularly members of the TODA and JODA sectors, who are affected by rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of living.
