The Department of Agriculture announced it will request the immediate release of its remaining P50 million fuel subsidy from the Department of Budget and Management to support over 14,000 farmers and 23,000 fisherfolk.
The DA has already prepared to distribute P100 million in fuel aid, with eligible farmers receiving P5,000 each and fishers P3,000 each, amid rising oil prices linked to the US-Iran war.
Priority will be given to those who have not benefited from previous subsidy programs, and eligibility requires registration with the DA’s sector-specific systems and compliance with farming or fishing standards.
Funds will be released via Intervention Monitoring Cards in partnership with the Development Bank of the Philippines, or through vouchers for those without card access.
The agency aims to fully disburse the remaining balance before year-end to ensure timely support for agricultural and fishing communities.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 11, 2026
