Manila, 6 November 2026 – His face may be familiar to many Filipinos who grew up watching local television and movies in the ’90s and early 2000s. From his appearance in the acclaimed film Tanging Yaman to his earlier work in Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure, CJ Ramos was once a recognizable young face on screen. Today, the former child actor has traded scripts and cameras for the driver’s seat, working daily as a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) driver with inDrive, which has become his primary source of income as he builds a more stable future for his family.
As acting opportunities became less frequent and financial responsibilities grew, Ramos had to find another way to support his household. Driving offered him a practical path forward, allowing him to earn through his own efforts while working toward greater stability for his family.
“Malaking bagay sa akin yung pagmamaneho kasi binigyan ako nito ng pagkakataong magsimula ulit. Masarap sa pakiramdam na hindi ko na kailangang laging mag-alala kung paano ko babayaran yung mga bills, at mas nakakatulong ako sa pamilya ko para mabigyan sila ng mas magandang buhay,” CJ shared.
Ramos joined inDrive after being encouraged to try the platform. Now a year into driving, he continues to get behind the wheel every day, making the most of available earning opportunities to meet his family’s needs. The platform’s low commission also helps him retain more of what he earns, making driving a practical way to support his household and work toward greater financial stability.
Beyond providing for his family, driving has also given Ramos a renewed sense of purpose. One experience that particularly stayed with him was helping a nun who was experiencing a medical emergency get to the hospital safely. For CJ, the moment underscored that his work goes beyond earning a living. Every trip offers an opportunity to help others, and knowing that he could make a difference when someone needed it most made his role as a driver all the more meaningful.
Experiences like these have shaped how Ramos sees his work on the road. Each trip presents an opportunity not only to earn but also to help people get where they need to be. His journey reflects how ride-hailing can provide drivers with a livelihood while connecting them to the everyday experiences of the communities they serve.
Outside his work on the road, Ramos has also returned to connecting with audiences through vlogging. Encouraged by his wife and friends, he began sharing more of his personal experiences online. Initially hesitant about opening up, he eventually found encouragement in the response from viewers who related to his experiences and the lessons he had learned along the way.
Through his partnership with inDrive, Ramos is bringing his story beyond his online audience to highlight the experiences of drivers whose lives and aspirations extend far beyond their daily trips. His journey offers a different perspective on ride-hailing: behind every booking is a person working toward something, whether it is providing for loved ones, pursuing financial stability, or finding purpose in unexpected places.
“CJ’s story is a powerful reminder that every driver has a story beyond the trips they complete. There are people behind the wheel who are working toward something. Whether it is supporting their families or creating new opportunities for themselves, they and their journeys deserve to be heard and respected,” said Vanessa Taqueban, inDrive Country Driver Operation Lead.
While audiences may remember Ramos from his years as a young actor, his life today reflects a different kind of work—one centered on providing for his family and moving forward on his own terms. A year into driving with inDrive, he continues to build on this new chapter, finding both livelihood and purpose on the road, one trip at a time.
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