Fuel subsidy rollout begins nationwide: How much are drivers entitled to? MANILA, Philippines — The government kicked off an intensified, nationwide fuel subsidy distribution on Tuesday, March 24, as oil prices continue to soar due to the US-Iran conflict. An estimated P2.5 billion has been collectively allotted for the fuel subsidy program, with more than 245,000 drivers expected to get a share within the day through their bank accounts or electronic wallets. BusesPublic Utility Bus (PUB) Operators: P10,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)PUB Drivers: P5,000 (cash or e-wallet)Minibus Operators: P9,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)Minibus Drivers: P5,000 (cash or e-wallet)P2P Operators: P10,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)P2P Drivers: P5,000 (cash or e-wallet)School Transport Operators: P5,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)School Transport Drivers: P5,000 (cash or e-wallet)TaxisTaxi Operators: P2,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)Taxi Drivers: P5,000 (cash or e-wallet)UV Express (UVE)Modern UVE Operators: P10,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)Modern UVE Drivers: P5,000 (cash or e-wallet)Traditional UVE Operators: P5,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)Traditional UVE Drivers: P5,000 (cash or e-wallet)Modern Public Utility Jeeps (PUJ)Modern PUJ Operators: P10,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)Modern PUJ Drivers: P1,500 (cash or e-wallet)Traditional PUJsTraditional PUJ Operators: P5,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)Traditional PUJ Drivers: P1,500 (cash or e-wallet)FilcabFilcab Operators: P5,000 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)Filcab Drivers: P1,500 (cash or e-wallet)TNVSTNVS Operators and Drivers: P1,500 (fuel subsidy card, manager’s check, bank account, or e-wallet)Tricycle and Delivery ServiceTo be distributed after Holy WeekThese are all one-time payments, the DOTr said. PUV drivers are entitled to P5,000 in cash relief from the DSWD, which they can get from 17 payout sites.

Source: Philippine Star March 24, 2026 13:40 UTC