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  1. Tricycle drivers, members of tricycle operators and drivers associations (TODA), received ₱5,000 cash aid on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices. The payout was provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian oversaw the ceremony, joined by Department of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez and League of Cities of the Philippines National President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora.

    Data flaws stall driver aid rollout — DSWD

    DSWD’s cash aid rollout for transport drivers is delayed due to flawed beneficiary data, including duplicate entries, unverifiable identities, and ghost…

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  2. SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go

    Go slams ‘financial gymnastics’ budget case

    Christopher Bong Go challenges government economic managers over the use of unprogrammed funds and alleged budget reallocations, linking a Supreme Court of the…

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  5. CEBU City Mayor Nestor Archival

    Struggling farmers get huge boost

    Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has announced new interventions to support over 12,000 farmers, including cash aid, free transport for agricultural goods, and…

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  9. DA waives tolls to ease food costs

    DA waives tolls to ease food costs

    The temporary one-month toll fee exemption for trucks transporting farm goods takes effect on 20 April and covers vehicles accredited under the Department of…

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  10. Motorela drivers get second fuel subsidy

    Motorela drivers get second fuel subsidy

    The City Road and Traffic Authority has announced a second batch of fuel subsidy distribution for motorela drivers, with cash assistance provided in…

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  11. AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.

    Gov’t releases P10-B farmers aid

    The Department of Agriculture has launched a ₱10 billion cash aid program for over 4.1 million farmers and fisherfolk under the PAFFP, aiming to offset rising…

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  14. SENATOR Christopher Bong Go

    Go urges crisis fund reallocation

    Senator Bong Go urges the Philippine government to reprioritize public spending and mobilize unused funds to help cushion Filipinos from rising fuel prices…

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  15. DEPARTMENT of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel warns that rising fuel costs could translate to about two million metric tons in reduced production, as higher oil prices continue to drive up farm inputs and transport costs. The agency has begun rolling out financial assistance but Tiu Laurel said there would be a need for additional funding if the MidEast crisis is prolonged.

    DA seeks P40B amid oil crisis

    Up to P40 billion may be required by the Department of Agriculture for additional funding to sustain support programs and prevent further strain on food…

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  16. Over 477,000 trike drivers get cash aid

    Over 477,000 trike drivers get cash aid

    The DSWD has distributed cash relief assistance to over 477,000 tricycle drivers nationwide to help them cope with rising fuel prices triggered by global oil…

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  18. LTFRB pilots P10 fuel subsidy for PUV drivers

    LTFRB pilots P10 fuel subsidy for PUV drivers

    ‘It’s never been done before, but it’s something that all our transport sectors are looking forward to,’ Mendoza said during a briefing with Energy Secretary…

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