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DOTr,
LTFRB, and GCash partner to streamline fuel subsidy disbursements for Filipino
transport workers nationwide.
The Department of
Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
(LTFRB) have partnered with GCash to enable fuel subsidy disbursements
benefiting drivers of public transportation nationwide.
Under this program, eligible
beneficiaries receive fuel assistance directly via their GCash e-wallets. This
streamlined approach ensures aid reaches transport workers with greater speed,
security, and transparency than traditional manual methods, while eliminating
the need for beneficiaries to travel or wait in long queues.
The initiative was launched in
response to rising global fuel prices, driven by ongoing geopolitical
developments in the Middle East, which have placed significant financial
pressure on PUV drivers and operators who depend on daily income to sustain
their livelihoods and operations.
"GCash is committed to
working with the government to ensure that digital financial infrastructure
advances equitable access to essential services and upholds the dignity of
every Filipino. In partnership with the LTFRB, this initiative demonstrates how
digital subsidy disbursement can remove structural barriers, such as long
queues and manual processes, while strengthening transparency and
accountability in delivering government support to Filipinos,” said GCash B2B
sales head, Cleo Celeste Santos.
Qualified beneficiaries
verified by LTFRB
The LTFRB verified the
credentials of public transportation drivers nationwide. The fuel subsidy will
be disbursed directly to the fully verified GCash account.
Here’s how to check if you are
part of LTFRB’s recipient list:
Step 1: Verify if you are on
the list through LTFRB
To confirm if you are on the
list of beneficiaries, please call LTFRB at 0956-761-0739 through Viber.
Step 2: If you are included in
the LTFRB fuel subsidy beneficiaries,
select your payout option.
● Eligible drivers choose their
preferred bank or e-wallet to receive their funds.
● For those who selected GCash,
LTFRB will disburse the fuel subsidy directly to the verified GCash account.
Step 3: If you do not have a
verified GCash account yet, here’s what you need to do:
● Open the GCash app. Tap
Profile, then tap Verify Now.
● Select a valid government ID:
You may use your Driver’s License or any of the following: LTO Driver’s
License, physical, digital or paper version of the National ID (Philsys), HDMF
(Pag-Ibig Loyalty Plus), Philippine Postal ID, PRC ID, UMID, SSS ID, Philippine
Passport
● Please ensure that your ID is
not expired or damaged.
● Scan your government ID.
Ensure that the ID you submit is valid (not expired), clear (undamaged), and
the ID (not a photocopy, xerox, or just a photo of the ID).
● Take a selfie within the app
and provide the required information.
● Wait for the message
confirming that you are now fully verified.
Step 4: Wait for the SMS
confirmation confirming LTFRB’s fuel subsidy disbursement
● Eligible fuel subsidy
recipients will receive SMS confirmation from GCash confirming LTFRB’s aid
disbursement
● Check your GCash app if the
aid fund has been received.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: GCash will never send a link or ask for your OTP
(One-Time Password) to access the fuel subsidy.
This partnership lays the
groundwork for a scalable Disbursement Service platform that will support bulk
and scheduled payouts, role-based governance approvals, and automated audit reporting,
strengthening LTFRB's capacity to administer future subsidy programs more
efficiently.
GCash reaffirms its commitment
to serve as a platform for public good, ensuring that government assistance
reaches the hands that need it most, faster and more reliably than ever before.
Drivers can verify their
eligibility for the LTFRB fuel subsidy by checking the official beneficiary
list through the LTFRB Official Facebook Page (Land Transportation Franchising
and Regulatory Board-LTFRB) or by contacting their regional LTFRB office.
Eligible beneficiaries are usually registered PUV drivers and operators with
valid franchises and updated LTFRB and LTO records. Drivers may need to present
valid IDs and franchise documents, and those not included in the list may
request record validation through LTFRB.
For more information, please
visit www.gcash.com.
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