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For fuel subsidy: Solon tells DA to help farmers, fisherfolk enlist with RSBSA

Published Apr 18, 2024 11:52 am

At A Glance

  • AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee is urging the Department of Agriculture (DA) to help register farmers and fisherfolk in the Registry System for the Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) to avail of the agency's fuel subsidy. 

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AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee is urging the Department of Agriculture (DA) to help register farmers and fisherfolk in the Registry System for the Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) to avail of the agency’s fuel subsidy.

“Matagal na po nating panawagan na ma-update at ma-modernize na ang RSBSA registration dahil marami tayong mga magsasaka at mangingisda na di nakakatanggap ng ayuda dahil wala sila sa listahan o di kaya ay may mali sa detalye,” Lee said in a statement on Thursday, April 18.

(We have been calling for the RSBSA registration to be updated and modernized for a long time because we have many farmers and fisherfolk who have yet to receive aid because they are not on the list or there is something wrong with the details.)

“Sa bigat ng mga pasanin nila, sobrang nakapanghihinayang na hindi sila nakakatanggap ng tulong,” he added.

(With the weight of their burdens, it is very unfortunate that they do not receive help.)

The DA recently announced that it has allocated P500 million to provide a one-time P3,000 fuel subsidy for farmers and fishers who have their machinery and boats registered.

Lee pointed out that aside from assisting and encouraging prospective beneficiaries into the RSBSA, the DA should also streamline the requirements needed to be qualified.

However, since the department is still finalizing its guidelines for the subsidy, the Bicolano lawmaker said it should give farmers and fisherfolk ample time to register.

“At kapag nagsimula na ang pamimigay ng subsidy, gamitin po sana ng DA ang latest na listahan ng rehistro para walang mapagkaitan at mapag-iwanan,” he added.

(And once the distribution of the subsidy starts, the DA should use the latest registration list so that no one is denied or left behind.)

Lee also told the DA to consider giving another round of fuel subsidy in the second half of the year if the upsurge in fuel prices continues.

“Sa dalas at laki ng pagtaas ng presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo, hindi sapat ang one-time P3,000 na fuel subsidy,” the solon stressed.

(With the frequency and scope of price increases for petroleum products, the one-time P3,000 fuel subsidy is not enough.)

According to him, the House of Representatives should also consider providing an additional budget for the BSBSA in the upcoming budget deliberations.

He noted that updating and streamlining the registry list will enable the swift delivery of fuel subsidies to farmers and fishermen.

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