The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin distributing ₱5,000 cash assistance to tricycle drivers in Metro Manila starting March 17.
The financial aid aims to help drivers cope with the impact of rising fuel prices.
According to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, the payout will be conducted simultaneously in 30 designated locations across the National Capital Region (NCR).
All payout sites will open starting 6:00 AM.
DSWD ₱5,000 Aid Payout Sites in NCR
Below is the list of designated payout venues where tricycle drivers can claim the ₱5,000 cash assistance.
Caloocan
- Buena Park, Barangay 80, UE Subd. Club House 964
- Pacquiao Covered Court, Sports Complex, Bagumbong
- Glorietta Park, Barangay 187, Tala
Las Piñas
- Aguilar Sports Complex, Pilar Village
Makati
- Makati City Quadrangle
Malabon
- ATIS Covered Court, Barangay Potrero
Mandaluyong
- Mandaluyong College of Science and Technology Gymnasium
Manila
- Patricia Paraiso Sports Complex, 658 Flora St., Tondo
- Barangay 377 Covered Court, Pampanga St., Sta. Cruz
- Dakota Covered Court, Barangay 659, Ermita
- ASAC Covered Court, Barangay 627, M. Araullo St., Sta. Mesa
Marikina
- Marikina Convention Center
Muntinlupa
- Muntinlupa Sports Complex
Navotas
- Navotas Convention Center
Parañaque
- Palanyag Gym, Barangay San Dionisio
- Don Bosco Gym, Barangay Don Bosco
- Pasay
- Cuneta Astrodome
Pasig
- Pineda Multipurpose Hall, Barangay Pineda
- Damayan Multipurpose Hall, Barangay Pinagbuhatan
Pateros
- Pateros Sports Complex, San Pedro
Quezon City
- Former District Action Office, Barangay Katipunan
- SB Park, Batasan Hills
- 5K People’s Park Covered Court, Barangay Milagrosa
- Risen Garden, Quezon City Hall, Diliman
- Buenamar Park, Novaliches, Barangay Nova Proper
- SB Park, Barangay Tandang Sora
San Juan
- Makabagong San Juan Theater, National Government Agency
Taguig
- Lakeshore Activity Center (LAC), Gate 3, C6 Road, Barangay Lower Bicutan
Valenzuela
- Valenzuela City Amphitheater
- ALERT Multipurpose Hall
Around 139,000 Drivers to Benefit
According to the DSWD, around 139,000 tricycle drivers in Metro Manila are expected to benefit from the ₱5,000 cash assistance program.
The financial support is part of the government’s efforts to help drivers cope with increasing fuel prices and transportation expenses.
Eligible drivers are advised to visit the designated payout sites assigned to their areas to claim the assistance.
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