A jeepney driver in Eastern Visayas continues to ply his route as the government rolls out the TUPAD Tuloy Pasada 2026 program, which provides wage assistance to transport workers affected by rising fuel prices. (Photo by Joey A. Gabieta)
TACLOBAN CITY – As rising fuel prices continue to squeeze the earnings of public transport workers, over 1,400 drivers, conductors, mechanics, and other transport personnel across Eastern Visayas will receive temporary employment and wage assistance under the TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers) Tuloy Pasada 2026 program.
The initiative, jointly launched by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office 8 and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Regional Office 8 on Thursday, is part of the national government’s response to the economic impact of rising fuel costs triggered by continuing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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