The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will roll out its revamped Net Service Contracting Program on April 15 to keep public utility vehicles (PUVs) on the road despite volatile fuel prices. The program revives and expands service contracting first introduced during the pandemic. It departs from...
President Marcos has announced the implementation of service contracting program for public utility vehicles (PUVs) starting April 15. Marcos made the announcement in a video message on Thursday afternoon, April 9, following a recent meeting with the UPLIFT committee. "Simula April 15, ipapatupad...
Another round of cash aid is in the pipeline. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing a second round of cash assistance for transport workers affected by persistent fuel price increases, assuring that its multibillion-peso allocation under the Assistance to Individuals...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is considering shifting to digital distribution of cash assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers as it prepares for the second tranche of its Cash Relief Assistance program. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the initiative builds...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will conduct a special payout next week for transport workers in Metro Manila who were not covered or were unable to claim their ₱5,000 cash assistance. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao on Tuesday, April 7 said that...
Government cash assistance for public transport workers is set to reach areas outside the National Capital Region as distribution moves into its next phase. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it will begin distributing cash relief assistance to more than 328,000 tricycle...
A number of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers were tested positive for illegal drug use during the random screening in parts of the country amid the Holy Week exodus of travelers, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) confirmed on Wednesday, April 1. During the first day of “Oplan...
A total of 23,630 beneficiaries belonging to various transport groups and sectors in Manila have received the P5,000 fuel subsidy courtesy of the national government as aid amid the skyrocketing of fuel prices caused by the Middle East war, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on...
CEBU CITY – Nine Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers tested positive for illegal drug use in surprise drug tests in two major terminals here on Monday, March 30. A total of 412 PUV drivers and conductors at the South Bus Terminal and North Bus Terminal underwent random drug tests, said Leia...
The national government has so far released more than P651 million in fuel subsidy across the country, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) disclosed as the agency continues to validate its list to prevent glitches in the distribution of cash assistance to the public...
Two government assistance programs are being implemented in the Philippines to help public utility drivers cope with rising fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Although both programs aim to support the country’s transport sector, they differ in design and...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian reaffirmed the agency’s mandate to provide social protection during crises, as he denied allegations of irregularities in the distribution of cash relief assistance (CRA) to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers....
