The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has announced that additional tricycle drivers will receive the ₱5,000 Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) once payouts for public utility vehicle (PUV) and public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers are completed.
Coordination with Local Government
DSWD-Davao Regional Director Rhuelo D. Aradanas stated that the agency has coordinated with the Davao City Government regarding tricycle drivers who were excluded from earlier payouts. The agency will continue accepting the master list of those not yet served. The local government submitted an updated list on April 20, 2026. DSWD-Davao is now validating and cleaning the data before forwarding it to the central office for funding allocation.
Payout Schedule
Aradanas explained in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on April 27, 2026, that the current payouts will not include these drivers yet. He said, "We will not include them in the current payout yet because the secretary directed us to first complete the payouts for PUV drivers and the cash relief assistance for municipalities. After that, we will proceed with the second payout for those who have not yet received assistance." He assured affected drivers that those left out of the initial distribution would still receive aid, although processing may take time. Only drivers included in the validated master list or endorsed by the local government will qualify for the assistance.
Previous Distribution
On April 8, DSWD-Davao distributed ₱5,000 fuel subsidies to 437 tricycle drivers in Davao City. However, some drivers raised concerns after their names were missing from the master list despite submitting documentary requirements and receiving text notifications.
Program Background
Under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, DSWD provides ₱5,000 in CRA to help transport workers cope with the energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict. The agency prioritizes tricycle drivers first, followed by jeepney, taxi, UV Express, TNVS, motorcycle taxi, delivery, and bus drivers.
