00:00The Department of Social Welfare and Development keeps the ball rolling on the second day of cash relief distribution for
00:06delivery riders,
00:08giving them a helping hand amid soaring fuel prices.
00:11This initiative aims to lift the burden off their shoulders, making it easier for riders to keep their wheels turning
00:18and meet daily expenses.
00:20Elijah Canlas reports.
00:23The Department of Social Welfare and Development, or DSWD, continued distributing cash relief assistance to PUB drivers, which is now
00:32on its fourth day.
00:33Today marks the second day of giving out P5,000 in cash aid to delivery riders.
00:39Here at the Quezon Memorial Circle, the target for today are riders whose surnames start with letters J to R.
00:45DSWD Secretary Rex Gachalian visited the designated payout hubs to ensure a smooth and fast flow of service for the
00:53public.
00:54Yesterday, he also met with several TNCs to clarify why the initial list of TNVS drivers provided to them was
01:01incomplete.
01:02The Secretary aims to consult and quickly identify any problems faced by the beneficiaries during the actual process.
01:09One of those who lined up early is Jun Ray, a student who balances studying and doing deliveries to finish
01:15his studies.
01:16Kahit konti mahaba po yung pila, since marami pong table po kasi, ayun po yung malaking bagay po.
01:22Kaya yung pila po, nakatulong po siya para, ano, kumunti yung pila po kahit pa paano.
01:28Kasi sa dami po nag-gasis po dito ngayon, over 70 po ata ang table at nag-gasis po ngayon,
01:34kaya okay po, maganda po para po sa akin.
01:35The cash aid he received is also a huge help to him.
01:39Tulong po siya ng malaki po kasi sa taas nga po ng gas po ngayon, kasi nagpagas po pagabi, kumabot
01:45po siya 9.93 po per liter po.
01:48And then, yun po, malaking bagay po siya kasi yung pero po na, imbis na pang take home ko na
01:55po siya, yung assistance po ngayon, napang papagaspo na po siya ngayon.
01:59Under the department's mechanism, riders only need to present an original driver's license and one photocopy at the verification desk
02:07to immediately receive the aid.
02:09But what if your name is not on the official master list?
02:12This is the most common question from several PUV drivers who came here to Quezon Memorial Circle.
02:18According to the LTFRB and DSWD, the department has set a special payout scheduled for PUV drivers who are not
02:26yet included in the current list.
02:28First, like Jeronico, who has been on the road for almost a decade, the burden of rising fuel prices is
02:34heavily felt in their daily income.
02:36That is why he breathed a sigh of relief upon learning he was among those receiving P5,000 from the
02:42DSWD.
02:44Malaki po kasi siguro mga 10 o 15 days na ang mapupunan niya na araw sa paggagas namin.
02:56Riders and PUV drivers are advised to coordinate with their association or call the LTFRB hotline 1342 for validation.
03:05The government assures that no qualified transport worker will be left behind amid the challenges posed by fuel prices.
03:13Marjorie, a supportive wife, also waited patiently for her husband to ensure they take home the cash assistance.
03:19The couple plans to use the money for gasoline.
03:22Sa alawan sa rin po, tsaka full tank pa gawin. Malaking tulong din po yun, sir. Sana lahat makatanggap.
03:29The DSWD, they will bear the situation to ensure the cash relief distribution process is fast and truly reaches the
03:36people.
03:36Elijah Canlas from the National TV Network for the New and Better Philippines.
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