A ranking official in the House of Representatives has joined the calls for transportation authorities to expedite the release of fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) San Jose del Monte City Rep. Florida “Rida” Robes called on the leadership of...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is seeking the explanation of the Department of Agriculture over the "delayed release" of fuel subsidy for fishers and farmers amid the surging oil prices. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (TRoPa2022) “Matagal nang kailangan ng tulong...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said that the fuel subsidy to be distributed under the Pantawid Pasada Program will not be enough to keep the transport system running as the successive increases in oil prices are seen to affect the sector for a prolonged period. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB) "The...
Senatorial aspirant and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno has urged the government to rescind its Malampaya deal with Udenna Corp. and rechannel the latter's P50-million daily income from the agreement for fuel subsidy. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (FACEBOOK / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Diokno...
Senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero on Saturday, March 12 strongly suggested that government consider realigning funds or passing a supplemental budget as he warned of more oil price hikes that would require greater fuel subsidy for affected sectors in the...
Reelectionist Senator Sherwiin Gatchalian has recommended to the Department of Agriculture (DA) the opening of bank accounts for the beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy program to expedite the distribution of cash aid to farmers and fisherfolk and to jumpstart their financial inclusion and access to...
Malacañang has announced the release of P3 billion worth of fuel subsidy to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) intended for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, farmers, and fisherfolks to cushion the impact of the consecutive oil price hikes. (Alvin...
Former senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday said the country’s regional wage boards should expedite the study on possible wage increases amid the increases in the prices of fuel, food and other basic necessities. Estrada said that while he appreciates the instruction of Labor Secretary Silvestre...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P3 billion to fund the government’s fuel subsidies for the public utility vehicle (PUV) and the agriculture sector. DBM Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Tina Rose Marie L. Canda said on Thursday, March 10, that they released P2.5 billion...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged the government anew to immediately put in place mechanisms to ease off the surge in oil prices amid the war between Ukraine and Russia. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (TRoPa2022) Pangilinan pointed out that the farmers...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson on Wednesday, March 9 reminded government authorities that there should be no room for corruption or administrative lapses in the distribution of fuel subsidies to sectors affected by the continued rise in oil prices. Lacson, who is running for President under...
Senate Committee on Finance chief Senator Sonny Angara on Wednesday urged the Departments of Transportation (DOTr) and Agriculture (DA) and other agencies concerned with the distribution of fuel subsidies to be prepared to distribute fuel vouchers to the transport and agriculture sectors affected...
