MANILA, May 4 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to assist jeepney drivers affected by the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), an official said on Saturday.

"Ang DSWD ay nakahanda na magbigay ng tulong doon sa ating mga kababayan na maaapektuhan. Sa ngayon ay wala pa tayong natatanggap na impormasyon, but of course, kung mayroong lumapit at humingi ng request ito naman ay agarang tutugunan ng DSWD (The DSWD is ready to provide assistance to those who will be affected. So far, we have not received any information, but of course, if someone approaches us and requests assistance, the DSWD will respond immediately)," Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management ...