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Balaoan

Government Provides Cash Assistance to Tricycle Drivers

ELYU Herald Staff 20 May 2026, 18:27

DSWD distributes financial aid to tricycle operators in Balaoan and Bangar, La Union.

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According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 1, the agency distributed cash assistance to members of the Tricycle Drivers and Operators Association (TODA) in Balaoan and Bangar, La Union, on May 15. The program, conducted in coordination with local government units, provided financial support to 533 drivers in Balaoan and 933 in Bangar to help mitigate the economic impact of fluctuating fuel prices.

This initiative serves as a form of financial relief for transport workers struggling with rising operational costs. In Bangar, the local government supplemented the DSWD aid by providing additional funds to drivers who hold active franchises and permits.

Rodrigo Sarmiento Jr., the Bangar Public Employment Service Office (PESO) manager, stated that qualified beneficiaries received the aid in two installments, totaling P1,500 per driver. This funding is intended to cover fuel expenses, vehicle maintenance, and essential household needs.

The program is part of a national effort to support the transport sector amid ongoing inflation. By providing this liquidity, the government aims to ensure that tricycle drivers can maintain their operations and continue providing essential transportation services to residents across these La Union municipalities.

SOURCE: PIA