At least 280 tricycle drivers from different associations and members of women’s groups in Barangay Talomo received food packs and tumblers from Rodrigo “Rigo Duterte II on March 22, 2023.
The distribution, which was held at the Barangay Satellite Office in Royal Valley, Bangkal, was Rigo’s way to appreciate the contribution of tricycle drivers in their respective communities.
Beneficiaries are members of Morio-Morio TODA Association, Morio-Morio Women’s Association, Talomo Cemento Center Beach TODA Association, New Washington TODA Association, 7-11 Bangkal TODA Association, Puan TODA Association, Flores Village TODA Association, Ulas Women’s Association and NHA Women’s Association.
“Tricycle drivers are responsible for taking us to places ug nag rely sad ta sa ilaha nga safe ang atong pag sakay padulong sa eskwelahan or opisina ug palengke. Dili sayon ang pagiging tricycle driver kay it requires a lot of work and dedication due to the constant workload,” Rigo said.
Showing concern for the tricycle drivers was also done by Rigo’s grandfather, former president Rodrigo Duterte.
In 2016, two days before the second presidential debate, then-Mayor Rodrigo Duterte hold a campaign in Novaliches wherein he talked to tricycle drivers and heard their concerns on the high cost of goods, health care, and crime.
Meanwhile, Rigo has been representing his father First Congressional District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte these days in turning over various projects such as multi-purpose building, evacuation center, school buildings, and other facilities in some barangays in Davao City.
