Bacolod Lone District Rep. Alfredo “Albee” Benitez will lead the distribution of fuel subsidy cards to 1,780 jeepney drivers at 11 a.m. April 16 at his Congressional Office in the city.
Each driver will receive P1,000 worth of fuel subsidy, funded entirely from the personal funds of Benitez as part of his direct assistance to drivers affected by rising fuel costs, and to demonstrate his continued commitment to the city’s transport sector.
“Sa panahon nga nagasaka ang presyo sang krudo, indi naton pagbaya-an ang aton mga driver nga naga serbisyo adlaw-adlaw sa aton komunidad,” Benitez said in a press release April 15.
The distribution is expected to benefit drivers from various transport groups across the city, many of whom continue to face financial strain due to fluctuating fuel prices amid the global oil crisis.
The use of fuel subsidy cards is intended to ensure that the assistance is immediately usable and directly supports their livelihood.
This effort also forms part of Benitez’s continuing initiatives to provide responsive and immediate relief to essential sectors, particularly those most vulnerable to economic challenges, the press release added. ||
