After passenger jeepney and tricycles, the farmers and fisherfolk are now included in the fuel subsidy offered by President Benigno S. Aquino to cushion the impact of continuing price increases in imported oil products to transport sector and food producers, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala Jr., announced Tuesday.
Alcala made the announcement at a press briefing in Malacañang saying the lists of farmers and fisherfolk beneficiaries are already submitted to the office of Energy Secretary Rene Almendras.
He said the lists of beneficiaries are gathered from the records registered at the Philippine Coast Guard and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) while the lists of tractors and water irrigation pumps are collated from the registered traders and different municipal agriculturists nationwide.
Alcala said he submitted the lists at the office of Secretary Almendras immediately after the proposal to provide fuel assistance to public transportation industry was presented to the Cabinet.
On Tuesday, President Aquino hinted at expanding the fuel subsidy program for jeep and tricycle drivers to sectors involved in transporting food products. (PCOO)
