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Sugar farmers receive P240 million in landmark government aid

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) began distributing the first tranche of assistance to sugarcane farmers under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk (PAFF)...

DOTr announces multibillion-peso relief program for drivers, commuters

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the nationwide rollout of a multisector subsidy package for transport workers and commuters, responding to surging fuel costs...

DBCC giving Marcos policy advice today: P230b ‘Bayanihan 3’ pushed

The government’s economic team is set to present policy recommendations to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today (Tuesday) as global oil prices continue to climb,...

GOCC subsidies dropped 23% to P3.36 billion in January

Budgetary support to government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) fell 23.44 percent to P3.357 billion in January 2026 from P4.385 billion a year earlier, data...

Manila to offer ‘Libreng Sakay,’ subsidy for jeepney drivers

Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday announced the city will launch a free jeepney ride program to aid both commuters and drivers. "Around...

Drivers not on initial fuel subsidy list to receive special payout — Palace

Malacañang on Thursday said the Marcos administration will conduct a special payout for jeepney drivers and transport workers who were reportedly excluded from the...

Metro Manila drivers express gratitude for P5k subsidy

Thousands of tricycle drivers across Metro Manila expressed their gratitude after receiving P5,000 in cash relief assistance amid the continued increase in crude oil...

P41b earmarked for tuition of deprived students—Libanan

CONGRESS has allocated ₱41 billion this year to subsidize the tuition of indigent students attending private high schools in underserved areas, according to House...

Poor households under 4Ps to get lifeline electricity subsidy – Marcos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the automatic enrollment of poor households into the lifeline electricity subsidy and directed faster processing of net‑ metering applications...

Regulator allows NPC to raise off-grid power subsidy starting February

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized the National Power Corp. (NPC) to increase a universal electricity charge to fund the electrification of remote...

ERC sets uniform national subsidy for low-income electricity consumers

The Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday issued a resolution expanding electricity assistance for marginalized and low-income households by establishing a uniform national lifeline subsidy. Under...

In Search of Government Subsidy

Members of the urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) stage a protest action in front of the Department of Social Welfare and...

Education sector wins big from bicam nod

The bicameral conference committee approval of the 2026 national budget delivered twin legislative wins by advancing Sen. Bam Aquino’s education funding priorities while also...

5.7-m students to enjoy free higher education

Around 5.7 million students enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) are expected to benefit from free higher...
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