CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A cash subsidy for public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators and drivers in Northern Mindanao is scheduled to begin next month, according to a land transportation official.
Financial Aid for Transport Sector
Aljo Bendijo, regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Region 10, announced Friday that 7,000 PUJ operators and 5,000 PUJ drivers are slated to receive financial assistance on April 6, 2026. The aid is intended to support offset the increasing cost of fuel.
The LTFRB has compiled a list of beneficiaries who will receive the subsidy via the mobile wallet GCash or through their respective transport cooperatives. As of Friday, the regional office had identified 1,323 PUJ operators and 1,072 PUJ drivers in Cagayan de Oro City alone as eligible recipients.
Bendijo indicated that the number of beneficiaries could increase as more individuals come forward to apply. Each PUJ operator is expected to receive P2,000, while each PUJ driver will receive P5,000.
Bendijo clarified that the payout is part of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, which is initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The LTFRB’s role is to submit the official list of beneficiaries to the DSWD for processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the cash subsidy?
7,000 PUJ operators and 5,000 PUJ drivers in Northern Mindanao are scheduled to receive the cash aid.
How will the cash subsidy be distributed?
The LTFRB has a list of beneficiaries who will receive the cash subsidy through mobile wallet GCash or transport cooperatives.
Who is responsible for initiating the AICS payout?
The payout is initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), not the LTFRB.
Will continued financial support be necessary to address the challenges faced by PUJ operators and drivers in the region?
