Manila Bulletin
'Dilly-dallying?': House leader calls out DBM for slow action on fuel subsidy
Deputy Speaker Bernadette Herrera urged the government to expedite the release of fuel subsidies and other aid to public utility vehicle drivers and operators impacted by rising oil prices.
She noted that the combination of the pandemic and oil price hikes has significantly burdened the public transportation sector.
Herrera called on the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to fast-track the creation of guidelines for the P2.5 billion fuel subsidies intended for PUV drivers and operators, and the P500 million for farmers and fisherfolk.
She warned that without swift government action, drivers and their families may struggle to cope and face hunger.
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is expediting the release of a P6,500 fuel subsidy to public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers.
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Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is urging the immediate release of the P8 billion fuel subsidy for farmers, fisherfolk, and drivers, citing the current surge in oil prices.
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The national government has approved the distribution of P500 million worth of fuel subsidy for farmers and fisherfolks to mitigate the impact of rising pump prices.
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