Manila, April 21 -- The government is sustaining and expanding assistance programs while ensuring stable fuel and power supply as it navigates the impact of global oil shocks triggered by the Middle East conflict.
During the fourth meeting of the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Committee on Tuesday in Malacanang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed agencies to identify additional measures to ease the burden on Filipinos.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the administration remains confident that current interventions are "active and responsive" to public needs.
More than 24,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have received assistance, while over 4,000 OFWs and 1,300 dependents have...