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12-K tricycle drivers get P5,000 cash from DSWD

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

A TOTAL of 12,539 tricycle drivers across Davao Region received P5,000 in cash aid over a three-day period of distribution from April 8-10.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI disbursed a total of P62.9 million of cash relief under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS).

Digos City had the highest number of drivers served over the three-day assistance program, with a total of 4,322 clients.

In Panabo City, a total of 3,314 received aid, where 938 were catered on April 8; 1,944 on April 9; 432 on April 10.

Tagum City, on the other hand, recorded  2,773 beneficiaries (998 on April 8; 1,775 on April 9), and Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) recorded 1,743  (967 on April 8; 776 on April 9).

Meanwhile, Davao City registered the lowest turnout of 387, served only on April 8.

“Layunin ng programa na agad maibsan ang pinansyal na pasanin ng mga driver na araw-araw umaasa sa pamamasada para sa kanilang kabuhayan (The program aims to ease the financial burden of drivers who only rely on their daily earnings to survive),” DSWD said in a statement.

The DSWD is set to distribute cash relief assistance to public utility vehicle drivers, aside from tricycle drivers. 

DSWD XI regional director Rhuelo Dalilis Aradanas met with local government officials at City Hall of Davao on Friday, April 10, to address concerns on the qualifications and implementation of cash assistance for transport workers.

Aradanas reaffirmed that all legitimate public utility drivers—including tricycle, jeepney, bus, TNVS, delivery riders, and motorcycle taxi drivers—are eligible for assistance. 

Aradanas said DSWD does not limit the number of beneficiaries, provided they are included in the verified lists submitted by local government units and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and underwent validation and deduplication to ensure fairness and accountability.

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Supply shortage

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • 16 gas stations shutter amid national energy emergency

SIXTEEN gasoline stations temporarily stopped the pumps due to the scarcity in petroleum supply amid the state of national emergency declared by Malacañang, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, March 25.

During the Davao Peace and Security press briefing on March 25, 2026, Police Regional Office (PRO) XI spokesperson Major Catherine Dela Rey revealed that out of 632 gas stations across the region, 16 have ceased operations. 

The closures are spread across key economic hubs:

  • Davao City: 8 stations (R. Castillo, Toril, Langub, Bago Aplaya, and Talomo)
  • Davao del Norte: 6 stations (Kapalong, IGACOS, and Asuncion)
  • Davao Oriental: 2 stations (Banaybanay and Boston)

The first closure was recorded on March 9, with the most recent occurring on March 22.

Task Force Monitoring and ‘Dipping’ Inspections 

In response to the crisis, the PRO XI has established a “Special Task Force Unified Response to Fuel Issues.” 

While the PNP is primarily providing area security and monitoring, Major Dela Rey noted that they are now authorized to get more aggressive in verifying supply levels.

“Yesterday, the Department of Energy (DOE) stated that the PNP can now request ‘dipping’ inspections of underground tanks,” Dela Rey said. “This is to validate if a station is truly short on supply or if the levels are hovering at the critical 10 to 15 percent mark.”

Despite the closures, the PNP reported receiving no reports regarding “hoarding.”

Addressing the PNP’s power under the State of Emergency, Dela Rey clarified that the DOE remains the lead agency for penalizing violations.

“Our role is monitoring and coordination. If there is a violation, we report it to the DOE for action. We support the implementation through patrols and area security, especially since the DOE has limited personnel capacity,” she added.

Despite the fuel volatility, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reports that the situation on the streets remains calm. 

DCPO spokesperson Captain Hazel Caballero stated that across 19 police stations, no reports of disputes between drivers and passengers over fares have been recorded.

“So far, we have received no complaints. Passengers are aware of the situation, and it remains a matter of mutual understanding at this point,” Caballero said.

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