Dennis Gasgonia

Article (news)

Katrina Domingo

ABS-CBN News

MANILA — Small scale fisherfolk will receive a P3,000 fuel subsidy from the government as the sector reels from a steep hike in fuel prices, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said on Wednesday. Municipal and small scale fisherfolk will receive the fuel subsidy either through their cash cards or through vouchers, BFAR spokesperson Nazario Briguera told state television PTV. “Dapat nating unawain na pagdating sa food security, talagang malaki ang inaasahan natin sa ating mga mangingisda,” he said. <div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/11/rate-hike-possible-if-oil-price-hikes-continue-bsp-chief-1619">Rate hike possible if oil price hikes continue – BSP chief</a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/11/rate-hike-possible-if-oil-price-hikes-continue-bsp-chief-1619"> </a></div>“Pag tumaas nang tumaas ang presyo ng petrolyo, mangangahulugan ito ng reduced fishing effort,” he said. “Kung hindi sila papalaot at marereduce yung number of fishing days, magkakaroon tayo ng issue pagdating sa supply. Ito yung mga iniiwasan nating mangyari dahil may domino effect ito sa mga consumers,” he added. The BFAR has also been encouraging fisherfolk to diversify into seaweed planting or aquaculture, the spokesperson said. “Hindi mo kinakailangan lumaot ng malayo at gumamit ng fuel so hinihikayat natin sila na gumamit ng aquaculture,” he said. <div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/9/oil-firms-agree-to-staggered-hikes-p17-to-p24-increases-expected-this-week-doe-1257">Oil firms agree to staggered hikes; P17 to P24 increases expected this week— DOE</a></div>Briguera noted that the fuel subsidy program has been in place even before oil supply chains were disrupted by Israeli airstrikes in the Gulf region. The BFAR did not announce when the payout would begin, but its spokesperson noted that they are in the process of finalizing the list of qualified beneficiaries.

MANILA — Small scale fisherfolk will receive a P3,000 fuel subsidy from the government as the sector reels from a steep hike in fuel prices, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said on Wednesday.

MANILA — Small scale fisherfolk will receive a P3,000 fuel subsidy from the government as the sector reels from a steep hike in fuel prices, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said on Wednesday.

Fisherfolk to get P3,000 fuel subsidy as oil supply woes continue: BFAR

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Nation

Fisherfolk to get P3,000 fuel subsidy as oil supply woes continue: BFAR

Katrina Domingo,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 11, 2026 05:38 PM PHT

Read More:

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource

BFAR

fisherfolk

oil price hike

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.