Philippines Begins P5,000 Fuel Aid Distribution to Metro Manila Transport Drivers

The Philippine government launched a program distributing P5,000 cash aid to over 135,000 tricycle drivers in Metro Manila to mitigate rising fuel costs caused by Middle East conflicts. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally led the cash distribution event, highlighting the administration's direct involvement in easing economic burdens on low-income drivers. The aid program is set to expand nationwide by April, targeting nearly 400,000 drivers across multiple transport sectors, signaling broader government support amidst global fuel price volatility.