Mabalacat City Mayor Geld Aquino, together with City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) head Josephine Tanglao, recently led the distribution of fuel subsidies to members of various Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA). The event took place in the city, with a total of 2,046 TODA members each receiving ₱5,000 as part of the government's ongoing support for the transportation sector, which has been significantly affected by fluctuating fuel prices.
The local government has assured that the distribution of fuel subsidies to tricycle drivers will continue, aiming to provide sustained relief for their daily operations and livelihood. The tricycle drivers expressed their gratitude for the assistance, noting that it provides significant relief for their daily operations and livelihood, helping them cope with the challenges posed by rising fuel costs.
Assisting Aquino and Tanglao during the event were Pampanga First Board Member Christian Halili and former Mabalacat Mayor Marino Morales. The presence of these officials underscored the collaborative effort to support the transportation sector in Mabalacat City.
The fuel subsidy program is part of broader government initiatives to mitigate the impact of fuel price hikes on public utility drivers, ensuring that they can continue to serve the commuting public without undue financial burden.
