Metro Manila, Philippines – Content creator Arshie Larga drew praise online after extending fuel assistance to more than a thousand tricycle drivers in his hometown of Boac, Marinduque, as rising oil prices continue to hit the transport sector.

Larga said he distributed ₱500 worth of fuel to each driver during an initiative launched on Easter Sunday, April 5, which he later extended until April 6, benefiting a total of 1,169 tricycle drivers.

“Ang isang sektor po na talagang naaapektuhan ng problemang ito ay ang transportation sector, tulad na lamang ng ating mga tricycle at jeepney drivers,” he said.

[Translation: One sector that is truly affected is the transportation sector, such as our tricycle and jeepney drivers.]

“Sa awa ng Diyos, nakapagbigay po tayo ng P500 na fuel support para sa ating mga tricycle drivers dito po sa aming bayan sa Boac, Marinduque,” he added.

[Translation: By God’s grace, we were able to provide ₱500 fuel support to our tricycle drivers here in Boac, Marinduque.]

Larga, who rose to prominence for his educational content on medicines, clarified that the initiative was purely meant to help, amid speculation that he may be considering a run for public office.

“Naisip ko lamang pong gawin ito upang makatulong tayo… Pasensya na po kung sila pa lang po ang kailangan kong tulungan ngayon,” he said.

[Translation: I just thought of doing this to help… I apologize if they are the only ones I can help for now.]

Larga also thanked his supporters and four partner gasoline station owners who helped facilitate the fuel assistance drive.

Netizens praised Larga’s efforts, with many citing the initiative as a timely response to the challenges faced by drivers struggling with higher fuel costs.