Manila, April 7 -- A total of 548 fisherfolk are targeted to benefit from the fuel subsidy program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Eastern Visayas, in coordination with the provincial government of Northern Samar.

The recipients are registered under the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture, Municipal Fisherfolk Registration and Boat Registration systems, according to the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO).

On Monday, an initial 130 fishers received assistance at the provincial capitol gym. Each beneficiary received one-time fuel subsidy cards worth PHP3,000, aimed at helping motorized boat owners sustain their operations amid increasing fuel costs.

Beneficiaries in ...