
Thousands of Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers line up at the SMX Convention Center on May 24, 2026 to claim their government subsidies, though turnout remained low late into the afternoon. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), only 16,658 of about 50,000 eligible drivers on the official roster had claimed their financial aid. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA





