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Johnson Manabat

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<p>MANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development has announced a special payout on Friday, March 20, for qualified tricycle drivers in Quezon City who were not able to claim their P5,000 cash relief assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation.</p><p>Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said this is in consideration of legitimate tricycle drivers who may have been sick or otherwise unavailable during the three-day payout schedule.</p><p>“Kumonsulta tayo sa mga mayors ng Metro Manila at ang kasunduan namin, pagka yung mga LGUs ay magre-request ng special payout day…mag-la-launch kami,” Gatchalian said. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/19/-increased-aid-to-be-given-to-transport-workers-after-fare-hike-suspension-1204"><strong>&#x27;Increased&#x27; aid to be given to transport workers after fare hike suspension<br/></strong></a></div><p>According to Gatchalian, only legitimate beneficiaries with valid reasons will be included in the special payout of the agency and LGUs.</p><p>“Ano ang masasakop dun? Una, yung mga tricycle drivers na hindi nakapunta — nasa listahan, pero hindi na-claim kasi nasa hospital, may inasikaso, merong nakaligtaan. Nasa talaan naman sila,&quot; he said.</p><p>He said there may be cases where tricycle drivers have not been included in the beneficiaries&#x27; list yet. He said the DSWD has reminded local government units to update their lists so those who qualify for assistance can be included.</p><p>Gatchalian said the LGUs will release the exact time and venue of the special payout schedule.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/12/tricycle-drivers-in-ncr-first-in-line-to-get-p5k-cash-aid-0913"><strong>Tricycle drivers in NCR first in line to get P5K cash aid</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>PAYOUT VENUES</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>• Quezon City: Risen Garden. QC City Hall</p><p>• Caloocan City: Galino Court (South)</p><p>   Pacquiao Covered Court (North)</p><p>• Marikina City:</p><p>   Community Hall</p><p>   Plenary Convention Center</p><p>• Parañaque City</p><p>   Palanyag Gym (District 1)</p><p>   Don Bosco Gym (District 2)</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELIEF FOR OTHER TRANSPORT SECTORS</strong></div><p>Meantime, the DSWD also announced that it will start cash relief distribution for other transport sectors on March 23.</p><p>Next week, TNVS drivers will receive P5,000 cash relief on Tuesday, Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) drivers on Wednesday, delivery service drivers will get their assistance on Thursday and Friday, and motorcycle taxi drivers will receive assistance on Saturday next week.</p><p>“Sa mga bahagi ng sektor na ‘to ang panawagan namin, makipag-ugnayan tayo sa [Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board] hinggil sa schedule, kasi sila rin ang gumawa ng listahan,” said Gatchalian.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/18/marcos-orders-dotr-suspend-fare-hike-1445"><strong>Marcos orders DOTR: Suspend fare hike<br/></strong></a></div><p>According to DSWD, there are more than 34,000 motorcycle taxi drivers on the list, about 26,000 PUJ drivers, and an estimated 76,000 delivery services riders.</p><p>Gatchalian also clarified that there is no processing fee needed when claiming the cash aid.</p><p>He said drivers charged a supposed processing fee should report incidents to the DSWD.</p>

<p>The Department of Social Welfare and Development has announced a special payout on Friday, March 20, for qualified tricycle drivers in Quezon City who were not able to claim their P5,000 cash relief assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation.</p>

The Department of Social Welfare and Development has announced a special payout on Friday, March 20, for qualified tricycle drivers in Quezon City who were not able to claim their P5,000 cash relief assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation.

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DSWD sets special relief payout day for QC tricycle drivers

Johnson Manabat,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 19, 2026 06:44 PM PHT

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Updated March 19, 2026 11:08 PM PHT

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