TACLOBAN CITY – Forty-five pedicab drivers and operators in Tacloban City are set to gain ownership of their own “padyaks” under the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Integrated Livelihood Program, giving them a more stable source of income.
Before receiving their units, the beneficiaries, validated by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), attended an orientation at the CCDLAO Function Hall. They were briefed by the Business Permit and Licensing Division (BPLD) on securing the necessary permits for legal operation, while the Traffic Operations Management Enforcement and Control Office (TOMECO) reinforced road safety and traffic laws.
The beneficiaries include drivers from Barangays 62-A, Caibaan, Marasbaras, and Apitong, as well as former surrenderees, Balik Probinsya returnees, and solo parents.
While the official turnover date has yet to be announced, this livelihood assistance goes beyond just providing pedicabs—it offers beneficiaries a path to financial independence and a more secure future.
(TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE)
