Benise Balaoing

Around 8,000 Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) drivers line up inside the covered court at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on March 24, 2026, to avail themselves of the government's cash assistance program. The program targets public transport groups affected by massive fuel hikes stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177570329751320260409030444_0cd2e9c4d90a8c2676265e6238811f167ecd396b52e2d2f39650cf9b508cff72.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Around 8,000 Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) drivers line up inside the covered court at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on March 24, 2026, to avail themselves of the government&#x27;s cash assistance program. The program targets public transport groups affected by massive fuel hikes stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allotted P238 billion to help the Philippines respond to the oil crisis.</p><p>In a statement, the DBM said the amount will be used for fuel subsidies for the transport sector, assistance to farmers and fisherfolk, healthcare support, and other targeted social protection programs.</p><p>The DBM said the amount will come from the 2026 budget, continuing appropriations, and automatic appropriations. </p><p>The agency said P2.5 billion of these will be used for fuel subsidies for transport operators, while an additional P1 billion will be for <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/4/8/dotr-to-offer-free-rides-via-service-contracting-of-puvs-starting-april-15-1936" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">service contracting</a>.</p><p>The funds will also be used for repatriation programs of the Department of Migrant Workers and employment support programs of the Department of Labor and Employment.</p><p>&quot;In times like this, targeted subsidies are the most prudent approach—ensuring that limited resources reach those who need them most, without compromising fiscal stability,&quot; said Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/9/as-us-iran-agree-to-ceasefire-what-has-ph-done-since-the-middle-east-war-began-0912" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">As US, Iran agree to a ceasefire, what has PH done since the Middle East war began?</a></div><p>The DBM also noted that reductions in non-essential spending can result in savings ranging from P12.8 billion to P25.6 billion from March to December, depending on the level of compliance across agencies.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OYLYNrCn81k?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allotted P238 billion to help the Philippines respond to the oil crisis.</p>

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allotted P238 billion to help the Philippines respond to the oil crisis.

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Budget department allots P238 billion for oil crisis response

Benise Balaoing,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 09, 2026 10:58 AM PHT

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