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Christopher Sitson

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774313640654HEIc6Nqa0AAQQEY_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">More than 8,000 TNVS drivers in Quezon City are expected to receive a P5,000 cash aid from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. CA Sitson, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — More than 8,000 Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers in Quezon City are expected to receive a P5,000 cash aid from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.</p><p>Even before the scheduled 7:00 a.m. start of the payout, TNVS drivers had already begun arriving in large numbers at Quezon Memorial Circle, one of the designated payout centers in Metro Manila.</p><p>The distribution of assistance to those in line began at 6:30 a.m.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>&#x27;NOT ENOUGH&#x27;</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The cash relief assistance is a significant help for drivers; however, for some, it is still insufficient.</p><p>“Itong limang libo nasa dalawang araw lang ito (na magagamit) kung tutuusin hindi pa sapat ito. Halos napupunta lang sa Diesel. Ang Diesel ko sa maghapon dati P1,200 ngayon umaabot na ng P2,500. Taasan na lang ‘yung pamasahe kaysa itong ayuda na ito,” said Jomel Abuzo.</p><p>Artemio Acosta, however, does not agree with fare increases, as these would place an additional burden on commuters.</p><p>“Kung taasan mo naman ‘yung singil kawawa ang mga commuters. Dapat ma-maintain ‘yung gas. Ibaba. Ganyan ‘yung nangyayari, pandaigdigan ‘yan eh. Affected lahat tayo,” Acosta said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MAKING ENDS MEET<br/></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Some drivers have taken on side jobs to make ends meet.</p><p>“Sa isang full tank ngayon P5,000 kasi Innova sasakyan ko. Dapat mayroon kang extra income,” Acosta added.</p><p>Meanwhile, Florame Abayada, a female TNVS driver who has been working for over a year, shared that  with the increasing prices of petroleum products, saving money remains difficult.</p><p>“Sobrang halaga po sa akin lalo sa biyahe ngayon matumal tapos mataas pa ‘yung gasolina. Kailangan po namin talaga ito. Tiyaga po talaga. Hindi kami nakakaipon-ipon,” Abayada said.</p><p>The Quezon City local government unit (LGU) is offering free photocopying services for TNVS drivers in the city who need to complete the requirements to receive the P5,000 assistance from the DSWD.</p><p>The first batch of the payout will conclude at 12:00 p.m., followed by a second batch from 1:00 p.m. until the distribution of assistance is completed.</p><div><br/></div><p>.</p>

<p>More than 8,000 Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers in Quezon City are expected to receive a P5,000 cash aid from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.</p>

More than 8,000 Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers in Quezon City are expected to receive a P5,000 cash aid from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

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Distribution of P5K cash aid to over 8K TNVS drivers in Quezon City kicks off

Christopher Sitson,

ABS-CBN News

Published Mar 24, 2026 09:04 AM PHT

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Updated Mar 24, 2026 09:09 AM PHT

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