Manila, March 9 -- Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday asked Congress to act on the passage of PHP52.8-billion supplemental budget package to help cushion the economic impact of a potential oil crisis triggered by disruptions in global supply.

During a press briefing, Hontiveros said the proposed emergency package would fund subsidies for the transport and agriculture sectors and support the possible repatriation and reintegration of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

"Again, due to the present situation, we are urging the passage of a PHP52.8 supplemental budget: PHP12 billion for transport, PHP2.8 billion for agriculture, and at least PHP38 billion in emergency OFW funds for repatriatio...