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MC taxi drivers in Metro Manila set to receive cash aid; payout areas released for March 26–28

Published Mar 26, 2026 02:43 pm
COURTESY OF DSWD
COURTESY OF DSWD
Motorcycle taxi drivers in the National Capital Region (NCR) are scheduled to receive ₱5,000 cash relief assistance from March 26 to 28 under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.
The DSWD said the official list of beneficiaries was validated by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), based on data submitted by transport network companies.
The following areas have confirmed payout venues and schedules:
* Caloocan City – Glorietta Tala Court and Amphitheater, Tala (March 28, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
* Makati City – Makati City Hall Quadrangle (March 28, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
* Malabon City – Malabon Sports Complex (Oval), Brgy. Hulong Duhat (March 28, 7 a.m. to 12 noon)
* Mandaluyong City – Permanent Evacuation Center, Addition Hills (March 28, staggered schedules: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. A–J; 9 a.m. to 12 noon K–Z; 12 noon to 5 p.m. special payout for public utility jeepney drivers)
* Manila City – Kartilya ng Katipunan (March 28, 6 a.m. onwards)
* Muntinlupa City – Muntinlupa Sports Center (March 26, 7 a.m. onwards)
* Navotas City – Phase 1B Multi-Purpose Building, 3rd Floor (March 28, 7 a.m. to 12 noon)
* Parañaque City – People’s Hall, 9th floor, Parañaque City Hall (March 28, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
* Pasay City – Pasay City Sports Complex (March 28, 7 a.m. to 12 noon for Nos. 1–450; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Nos. 451–898)
* Pateros – Sto. Rosario Kanluran Court (March 26, 7 a.m. onwards)
* Quezon City – Quezon Memorial Circle, near Commonwealth Gate entrance (March 28, 7 a.m. onwards)
* San Juan City – Atrium, San Juan City Hall (March 27, 9 a.m. onwards)
Schedules and venues for Las Piñas, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, and Valenzuela remain to be announced.
Claimants are required to bring their original driver’s license and one photocopy on the day of payout.
Authorities also said schedules and venues may still be adjusted depending on updates from local government units.
Drivers not included in the initial list will be covered under a separate special payout schedule, the DSWD said.

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