DSWD – Cordillera OIC Regional Director Enrique Gascon announced that the they will start the distribution of Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) to public utility vehicle drivers as government support amid rising oil prices stemming from the Middle East crisis. On April 8, 2026, the DSWD-CAR started the distribution of P5,000 financial aid to more than a thousand tricycle drivers in Tabuk City, Kalinga.
After the payout for tricycle drivers, other public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers will follow, in coordination with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for the registered drivers’ list. **RMC PIA-CAR