330K Manileños to benefit as Manila rolls out stimulus
Published Mar 18, 2026 11:28 am
Around 330,000 Manileños are set to benefit as Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso rolls out a sweeping stimulus program aimed at cushioning the impact of rising prices.
At the center of the initiative is a P1.76-billion stimulus package, designed to put money directly into the hands of residents and keep local economic activity moving as inflation continues to strain household budgets.
“Our plan is simple: stimulate the economy, augment what our people have, and cushion the impact of rising prices on every Manileño,” Domagoso said.
The program will reach roughly 15 percent of the city’s population, with a significant portion allocated to social amelioration efforts for senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities.
Additional support will also be extended through educational assistance and incentives for public sector workers.
City officials said the approach is meant to strengthen purchasing power at the household level, helping families cope with the rising cost of basic goods and services, driven in part by higher fuel prices amid global oil market pressures.
At the same time, the city government is pushing forward with major infrastructure projects to generate jobs and sustain economic momentum.
Among these are the construction of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Allied Health Sciences building, the Binondominium 2 in-city housing project, and the redevelopment of Ramon Magsaysay High School.
By pairing direct financial relief with continued public spending, Domagoso said the city aims to keep money circulating within communities, ensuring that even as prices rise, families have both support and opportunities to stay afloat.
The initiative comes as inflation remains a top concern among Filipinos, with a recent survey by Pulse Asia showing that a majority of respondents consider rising prices the country’s most urgent issue.
