Malacañang has assured public utility vehicle drivers and operators that the government’s fuel subsidy program will continue despite the expected increase in fuel prices.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the continuation of the Pantawid Pasada Program, which has a P2.5-billion allocation under the 2025 Continuing Fund.
“Patuloy pa rin iyong fuel subsidy kasi nandiyan naman iyan sa budget ng 2025 GAA,” she said.
Castro clarified that while the fuel subsidy remains, the government’s service contracting program has already been completed and no additional funds have been set aside for it.
She also said President Marcos has directed the Department of Energy and other concerned agencies to closely monitor fuel prices as tensions in the Middle East continue to affect the global oil market.
“Continuous ang order ng Pangulo sa lahat ng ahensiya, especially kay Secretary Sharon Garin, para ma-stabilize ang mga presyo ng fuel,” Castro said.IMT
