DOE releases more schedules for Pantawid Pasada cards

With more schedules underway for Metro Manila “Pantawid Pasada” card recipients, the Department of Energy (DOE) is also reminding those who have not earlier claimed their cards to do so at the Camp Crame Grandstand from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Pantawid Pasada Cardholders, after May 31, will have a distinct advantage over those who have not claimed their cards yet.  The cardholders will have the exclusive privilege of being given discounts in lanes from selected gas stations.  These discounts will be in addition to the P1,050.00 assistance in the card.

The schedule for distribution will be as follows: May 13, 2011 will see drivers/operators with routes getting their cards:

Kalentong, Kamagong, Kamuning, Karuhatan, Katarungan, Katipunan, Kawit, Kayamanan C, Kaybiga, L. Guinto, Lagro, Lardizabal, Lealtad, Libertad, Licao-Licao, Litex Market, and Malabon

Monday, May 16, 2011, jeepneys traversing these areas will get their cards:

Malabon, Malanday, Malinta, Mambugan, Marcos Ave., Marikina, MCU, Meycauayan, Molino, and Montalban.

On May 17, 2011, jeepneys with the following routes can now troop the Camp Crame Granstand to redeem their Pantawid Pasada Cards:

Monumento, Multinational Village, Muňoz, L. Guinto, Murphy, Napindan, Napocor/NIA Village, Navotas, Nichols, North Harbor, Norzagaray (POB), Novaliches, P.Faura – San Andres, Pabahay 2000 (Muzon, SJDM), Pabahay Ni Erap (Rodriguez, Rizal)- Batasan  Commonwealth, Pacita Complex (San Pedro Laguna)- Sucat, and Paco.

Franchise holders are still requested to bring the following documents in claiming their cards.  Please be aware that the absence of one or all of these will be a ground for the DOE not to release the cards: an original and a photocopy of the current Confirmation Certificate from the Land Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). If this document is not available, the beneficiaries are requested to bring a photocopy of the following documents: a)Certificate of Public Convenience(Decision/Order), b) official receipt (OR) (this should be valid from April 2010 until March 2011) and certificate of registration (CR), and  c) at least one government-issued photo-ID.  Those who will claim the cards are still requested to present the original of the aforementioned documents for verification purposes.

The DOE also emphasizes in previous media statements that the Pantawid Pasada Cards are given out to legitimate franchise holders at NO COST.  Suspicious individuals or groups may be reported to the numbers listed below.

To check if your plate numbers are listed in the Pantawid Pasada Program database, please visit www.doe.gov.ph/ptap.  This will also include information on the schedule of distribution.  Drivers/operators may also call: (02) 984-6381, or text the following: Globe: 0917-556-0759; 0917-480-3488, Smart: 0947-392-5378, and Sun: 0932 778-6494 for further inquiries.

The Pantawid Pasada Program is an interim measure of the government in cushioning PUJ drivers against oil price increases at a season when there is low ridership.