CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regional office in the Mimaropa region together with local officials recently distributed fuel subsidy cards to 132 fisherfolk in Roxas, Palawan.
Each beneficiary received a fuel coupon which they can exchange for P3,000 worth of fuel.
The subsidy cards aim to provide financial relief to fishermen who heavily rely on fuel for their fishing activities.
According to BFAR Palawan Field Office Southern Palawan representative, the initiative is part of the government’s commitment to supporting the livelihoods of fisherfolk and ensuring the sustainability of the local fisheries industry.
The fuel subsidy cards are expected to have a direct impact on the operational costs of small-scale fishers, helping them cope with the economic burden of fuel expenses.
This initiative aligns with the government’s broader efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty in rural areas.
Fisherfolks from Roxas, Palawan queue at a gas station ready to exhange their fuel subsidy cards that they have received from BFAR Mimaropa. (Photo from BFAR Mimaropa)
Local fisherfolk expressed their gratitude for the assistance, emphasizing the significance of the subsidy in sustaining their livelihoods.
Meanwhile, Roxas municipal mayor Dennis M. Sabando, expressed appreciation for the collaboration between the national government and local agencies in addressing the needs of the fishing community.
Sabando also reminded the fisherfolk beneficiaries to use the fuel subsidy cards accordingly. (JJGS/PIA MIMAROPA)
*Photos courtesy of BFAR Mimaropa
