DA to release P25M more in fuel subsidies for farmers

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At least 5,000 eligible farmers can each claim P5,000 with this additional funding

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to release an additional P25 million in fuel subsidies to farmers grappling with higher fuel and fertilizer costs.

This is on top of the initial P150 million in fuel subsidy and the P10-billion Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program.

“The Department of Budget and Management released a P25-million special allotment release order for farmers’ subsidy,” DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa told reporters in Filipino on Wednesday, June 3.