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Content creator Arshie Larga shares story behind 'fuel support' initiative for tricycle drivers

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Pharmacist and content creator Arshie Larga has opened up about the story behind his recent fuel assistance initiative for tricycle drivers in his hometown in Marinduque.</p><div> </div><p>On his social media page, Arshie admitted he originally thought he would be helping around 300 drivers but after coordinating with local Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) officers, the number quickly climbed.</p><div> </div><p>“SKL (Share ko lang). Nung naisip kong gawin itong initiative na ito, akala ko around 300 members lang ang TODA sa bayan namin (based sa na-search ko online). Pero nung nakipag-coordinate na ako sa mga local TODA officers para makahingi ng listahan ng mga miyembro nila, lagpas 1,000 ang pangalang naibigay sa akin,” Arshie said.</p><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW6LNPyEsW5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A12634217.900000002%2C%22ls%22%3A60985.90000000037%2C%22le%22%3A61021%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Despite the overwhelming number, the content creator chose to push through with his plan.</p><div> </div><p>“Tbh (to be honest), nagulat ako at napaisip kung kakayanin ba natin itong gagawin nating initiative. Ang nasabi ko na lang ay, &#x27;Bahala na si Lord. Laban na ‘yan.&#x27; At sa awa naman ng Diyos, nakapagbigay tayo ng ₱500 fuel support sa 1,169 na miyembro ng TODA ng Boac, Marinduque,” he added.</p><div> </div><p>The initiative, which provided ₱500 worth of fuel assistance per driver, came in response to the continuing rise in oil prices.</p><div> </div><p>“Hindi ako politiko, at hindi rin ako mayaman, pero I’m blessed enough to share with the community sa abot ng aking makakaya. I expect nothing in return. Alam kong ilang araw lang tatagal ang ₱500 na fuel, pero sana kahit papaano ay nakatulong ito,” he expressed.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D933184309626016%26set%3Da.557677550510029%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Arshie also hopes that his initiative will also inspire other people who have the capability to help during these trying times.</p><div> </div><p>“Malay natin, may mga mas may kakayahan na ma-inspire at magbigay ng mas malaking halaga HAHAHA!” he said.</p><div> </div><p>Before ending his message, Arshie also clarified that he does not have any intentions to run for a public position.</p><div> </div><p>“Uulitin ko lang po: WALA AKONG BALAK HUMANGAD NG ANUMANG PUBLIC POSITION. Hindi na ako makaka-larga sa bayan kapag ganun, lol!” he said. “Thank you po sa inyong support.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D933184329626014%26set%3Da.557677550510029%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>Arshie first launched the effort during Holy Week while visiting home, hoping to ease the burden on local drivers who are deeply affected by the spike in fuel costs amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.</p><div> </div><p>With the support he has received online, Arshie said he felt compelled to give back, prompting him to do his fuel assistance initiative.</p><div> </div><p>“Sa awa na lang po ng Diyos at dahil na rin po sa patuloy na pagsuporta n&#x27;yo po sa akin, ako naman po ay nabigyan ng pagkakataon na kahit papaano ay makatulong sa iba,” he said.  “Ngayon pong Easter Sunday ay nakapagbigay po tayo ng ₱500 na fuel support para po sa ating tricycle drivers o mga miyembro ng TODA dito po sa aming bayan sa Boac, Marinduque.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWwIH8FEviV/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A12634244.8%2C%22ls%22%3A60985.90000000037%2C%22le%22%3A61021%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>To carry out the distribution, he coordinated with TODA representatives and local gasoline stations, ensuring proper procedures were followed. He later extended the initiative to cover all registered drivers in the area.</p><div> </div><p>“Naisip ko lamang pong gawin ito upang makatulong po tayo sa ating tricycle drivers sa abot ng ating makakaya. Pasensya na po kung sila pa lamang po ang kaya kong tulungan ngayon,” he added.</p><div> </div><p>At the same time, Arshie also addressed speculation about possible political intentions behind the effort.</p><div> </div><p>“Ginagawa ko po ito na walang hinahangad na kapalit. Kasi may mga nagsasabi na baka gusto ko raw tumakbo bilang public official dito sa amin. Pero trust me, wala po akong plano. Kasi personally po, naniniwala naman ako na kung gusto nating tumulong sa ating sariling paraan, kahit wala po tayong posisyon sa gobyerno ay puwede naman po natin itong gawin.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW1OGKPkqfU/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A12634275.900000002%2C%22ls%22%3A60985.90000000037%2C%22le%22%3A61021%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div> <strong></strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/1/7/content-creator-arshie-larga-adds-a-private-resort-to-his-growing-list-of-proud-investments-0845"><strong>READ: Content creator Arshie Larga adds a private resort to his growing list of ‘proud investments’</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>The initiative drew widespread praise online, with netizens commending not only the assistance itself but also the way it was carried out.</p><div> </div><p>“Thank you Arshie 😍 May your pocket never runs dry. God bless you more 🥺🤗, “ a netizen said.</p><div> </div><p>Another one stated, “Thank you for always using your platform to do good things, kuya Arshie! 🥹🫶🏻 God bless po.”</p><div> </div><p>This is not the first time Arshie has led an initiative to help others, as he is widely recognized for his educational content on medicine and consistent fundraising efforts for patients struggling to afford their pharmaceutical needs.</p>

<p>Content creator Arshie Larga clarifies that he will not run for any public position.</p>

Content creator Arshie Larga clarifies that he will not run for any public position.