DA eyes P1-billion additional fund for fuel subsidy to farmers, fisherfolk

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UPLAND. Farmers harvest potatoes at a farm in Atok, Benguet on March 31, 2026.

Much of the fuel subsidy allocated to farmers and fishers have already been disbursed

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is requesting P1 billion in additional funds for fuel subsidy to farmers and fisherfolk, as the disbursement of the initial subsidies is almost complete.

“May nire-request ang DA na P1 billion,” DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa said in a press briefing on Wednesday, July 8. “Ito ‘yung part ng P6 billion for fertilizer. Nasa review pa nila. Pero may request na.”