Manila, April 13 -- The government is shifting from immediate crisis response to a recovery plan as fuel prices remain high and volatile amid the prolonged global oil shock, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDEV) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Monday.

Balisacan presented the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) action plan during a public hearing by the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Committee.

"Our objective is to ensure stability and continuity in economic activity while we prepare for recovery from the shocks brought about by the global situation," Balisacan said.

"We are moving beyond short-term interventions and work...