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Batangas Transport Cooperative (BATRASCO) President Romeo Macailao welcomes the digital disbursement of their fuel subsidy. Photo source: GCash

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<div style="line-height:1"><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/17830415827651783041581873.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Batangas Transport Cooperative (BATRASCO) President Romeo Macailao welcomes the digital disbursement of their fuel subsidy. Photo source: GCash </span></span></span></div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><p style="line-height:1">The effects of the fuel crisis have been causing a rippling effect across sectors, public transport is among the most severely impacted. Jeepney drivers are bearing the brunt of this volatility as rising costs threaten both their livelihoods and national mobility. The impact is felt far beyond the roads; this means tightening the budget of many Filipino households as well.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) rolled out a fuel subsidy program for public utility vehicle drivers and operators nationwide. The initiative aims to help cushion the impact of the crisis, which also drove up the prices of basic commodities and utilities. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">GCash works hand-in-hand with the DOTr, LTFRB, and other relevant government agencies to deliver the financial aid. The nation-building thrust of GCash helps enable drivers and operators to receive the subsidy straight to their e-wallets, making the disbursement process fast. Digitizing the payout eliminates the need to travel or wait in long lines, ensuring that aid reaches them without further delaying their livelihood. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Among the recent recipients are the drivers and operators of Batangas Transport Cooperative (BATRASCO) in Lipa, Batangas. Romeo Macailao, president of the transport group, said that about 70 percent to 80 percent of their members were able to secure their financial aid already via GCash. </p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><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/17830416251271783041625756.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Jayson, 46, opens a GCash account for the first time. Photo source: GCash </span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1"> <em>&quot;Masaya sila nung natanggap nila iyon kasi napakadali lang, &#x27;di na nila kailangan pumila ng matagal,&quot;</em> added Macailao. (They were happy when they received it because it was very easy, and they no longer had to wait in long lines).</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Enabling financial inclusion</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For Jayson, a 46-year-old jeepney driver from Brgy. Kwatro, Lipa City, the partnership meant more than just receiving aid. It also introduced him to how e-wallets like GCash may help people in their financial journey.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1"><em>&quot;First time ko pang mag-GCash nung na-receive ko &#x27;yung ayuda, tinuruan ako nung anak ko paano i-set up,&quot;</em> shared Jayson. </p><p style="line-height:1">(It was my first time using GCash when I received the aid, and my child taught me how to set it up).</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Jayson is now a GCash user, marking his first step into the formal financial system. By opening his first official account through the app, he gains not only access to government aid and social services, but also secure financial tools that were once beyond his reach.</p><div style="line-height:1"><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/17830417539863-4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">From left: Roosevelt, 38, and Lito, 53, receive their fuel subsidy with ease via GCash. Photo source: GCash </span></span></span></div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Convenient, seamless transactions</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Both Roosevelt, 38, and Lito, 53, jeepney drivers from Bagong Pook, Lipa City, appreciated the convenience of receiving their financial aid through digital disbursements. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">They did not have to spend hours in line. Through a verified GCash account, the drivers were able to get the subsidy immediately, allowing them to have extra funds for their needs.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1"><em>&quot;Matagal na akong may GCash kaya natuwa ako nung nalaman kong doon na papasok ang ayuda. Napakabilis ng transaction at &#x27;di na kailangang pumila pa,&quot;</em> said Roosevelt. </p><p style="line-height:1">(I have been using GCash for a long time, so I was glad when I found out that the aid would be credited there. The transaction was very fast, and there was no need to line up anymore).</p><div style="line-height:1"><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/17830418481295-6.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">From left: Loreto, 42, and Alberto, 51, say that receiving financial aid via e-wallets has allowed them to stay on the road and earn money instead of lining up. Photo source: GCash </span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1"><em>&quot;Hindi naman ako nahirapan mag-GCash, tinuruan lang ako ng aking asawa,&quot;</em> added Lito. </p><p style="line-height:1">(I did not have a hard time using GCash; I was simply taught by my spouse.)</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Lito also encouraged other drivers who do not have a GCash account to open one, so they may reap the benefits of having access to digital financial services. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Dignified access to financial services</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">More than just convenience, digital disbursements help enable drivers to focus on what matters most for their livelihood: staying on the road. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Loreto, a 42-year-old jeepney driver from Banaybanay, Lipa City, said he usually had to line up for half a day just to receive his subsidy. This meant losing around P700 in potential income, which is money he might have used to support his family&#x27;s needs.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1"><em>&quot;Ngayon, isang click na lang, nandoon na ang GCash. Nagagamit mo pa ang &#x27;yung oras para kumita pa,&quot; </em>said Loreto. </p><p style="line-height:1">(Now, it is just one click, and GCash is there. You can even use the time to earn more.)</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Alberto, 51-year-old jeepney driver from Bagong Pook, Lipa City, agreed. <em>&quot;Mas madali makuha yung ayuda ... &#x27;di ka pa naaabala sa trabaho, so mas maraming kikitain. &#x27;Pag sa GCash, napaka-easy,&quot;</em> he said. </p><p style="line-height:1">(It is easier to receive the aid and you are not disrupted from work, so you can earn more. Through GCash, it is very easy.)</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">GCash continues to champion dignified access to digital financial services for all Filipinos. It shows how support may be delivered in ways that protect both time and livelihood, especially for workers in vulnerable sectors. In addition, this points to the growing role of digital platforms in making essential services equitable and accessible.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Drivers may verify their eligibility for the LTFRB fuel subsidy by checking the official beneficiary list through the LTFRB Official Facebook Page (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-LTFRB) or by contacting their regional LTFRB office. Eligible beneficiaries are usually registered PUV drivers and operators with valid franchises and updated LTFRB and LTO records. Drivers may need to present valid IDs and franchise documents, and those not included in the list may request record validation through LTFRB.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For more information, visit the GCash <a href="http://gcash.com/">website</a>.</p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div>

<p>Batangas Transport Cooperative (BATRASCO) drivers receive government fuel subsidies to their GCash apps.</p>

Batangas Transport Cooperative (BATRASCO) drivers receive government fuel subsidies to their GCash apps.

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