At least 9,350 registered fishermen will receive fuel subsidies this week under the government’s P6.2-billion assistance package. Aid for nearly 196,000 farmers is set to follow in October and November. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the initial assistance will cover 310,968 farmers and fisherfolk under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT).

Jadormio, M. J. (2026, October 6). Almost 10k fishermen get fuel subsidy this week. BusinessMirror, p. A4.