The Quezon City government has stepped in to assist the family of Fabio Norberte Jr., a motorcycle taxi rider who was stabbed to death by his passenger on July 14, 2026, in Caloocan.Officials expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing that Norberte was earning a living as a ride-hailing app driver when he lost his life.The city hall pledged to monitor the investigation and coordinate with agencies to ensure justice for Norberte and his family.

Secretary Benhur Abalos visited the wake of the victim, who was a resident of Quezon City, while the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided aid.

Senator Bong Go extended financial assistance, including medical support for Norberte’s three-year-old son with autism, who is now an orphan after his mother passed away months earlier.Go also expressed condolences to the family of Ren Ren de Laviga, another motorcycle taxi rider killed by his passenger in Cavite.The attacks were condemned as a violation of the dignity of Filipinos working under difficult conditions.This incident highlights ongoing concerns about safety for transport workers and the government’s commitment to addressing such cases.