By Vhioly Rosatazo
MANILA — The Provincial Government of Bulacan, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), has begun distributing five-kilo rice subsidies to around 10,000 members of the Bulacan Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (BFJODA) across the province.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando, Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro, and PSWDO Head Rowena J. Tiongson led the initial rollout in terminals and routes across the cities of Malolos and Baliwag, as well as the municipalities of Calumpit, Plaridel, and Pulilan over the weekend.
“This is part ng ating pagsuporta sa mga tsuper, sa ating mga lingkod-lansangan. Hindi pa rin naman tuluyang bumababa ang presyo ng gasolina,” the governor said.
The PSWDO is currently finalizing the distribution schedule for jeepney drivers in the remaining towns and cities, the governor added.
The same assistance will soon be extended to members of the Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng Bulacan Tricycle Operators and Drivers’ Association Inc. (PPBTODA).
Earlier, the provincial government also provided a P500 fuel subsidy to BFJODA members.
Complementing these local efforts, the Department of Social Welfare and Development has granted P5,000 in cash assistance to eligible drivers nationwide.
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