Live Breaking News & Updates on Ocioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Chua Said The National Economic And Development Authority Neda Has Proposed Raising Fuel Subsidy For Puv Drivers To Php5 Billion From Php2 5

SAP EXPANSION. Department of Social Welfare and Development personnel distributes cash assistance under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar on Thursday (March 10, 2022) said he sees the need to expand the SAP to relieve Filipinos from spiraling prices of petroleum products caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. (PNA file photo) MANILA - Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, acting presidential spokesperson, on Thursday said he sees the need to expand the existing social amelioration program (SAP) to relieve Filipinos from spiraling prices of petroleum products caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In an interview over DZBB, Andanar said he favors the distribution of a cash subsidy but acknowledged the challenges of generating funds for the program. "Kung gugustuhin talaga mas gusto natin mayroong ayuda, may SAP lahat (If it were up to me, I favor cash aid, everyone would have SAP) ....

Karl Chua , Joey Salceda , Martin Andanar , National Economic , Department Of Finance , House Committee On Ways , Development Authority , Secretary Martin Andanar , House Committee , Secretary Karl Chua , Sap Expansion Department Of Social Welfare And Development Personnel Distributes Cash Assistance Under The Amelioration Program At Height Covid 19 Pandemic In 2020 Acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin Andanar On Thursday March 10 , 022 Said He Sees The Need To Expand Sap Relieve Filipinos From Spiraling Prices Of Petroleum Products Caused By Russia Ukraine Conflict Pna File Photo Manila Communications Secretary Martin Andanar , Acting Presidential Spokesperson , N Thursday Said He Sees The Need To Expand Existing Social Amelioration Program Sap Relieve Filipinos From Spiraling Prices Of Petroleum Products Caused By Russia Ukraine Conflict In An Interview Over Dzbb , Ndanar Said He Favors The Distribution Ofa Cash Subsidy But Acknowledged Challenges Of Generating Funds For Program Quot Kung Gugustuhin Talaga Mas Gusto Natin Mayroong Ayuda , Ay Sap Lahat If It Were Up To Me , I Favor Cash Aid , Veryone Would Have Sap , Uot He Said The Sap Isa Monthly Cash Subsidy Given To Low Income Families Whose Livelihoods Were Affected By Covid 19 Pandemic Andanar Echoed Reservations Made Department Of Finance Dof On Lawmakers 39 Calls Suspend Fuel Excise Taxes Amid Soaring Oil Prices Quot Nandoon Nga Iyong Magiging Dilemma Natin Sapagkat Kapag Tinanggal Mo Tax Siyempre Maraming Pondo Ang Mawawala Doon Sa Social Services Dswd Welfare And Development So , Aya Kailangan Talagang Balansehin Nang Husto Itong Problema At Ang Solusyon Para Hindi Naman Gaanong Maaapektuhan Din Iyong Ibang Mga Services Ng Ating Pamahalaan That Is Where Our Dilemma Will Be Because When You Remove Your Excise Tax , Mf Course , A Lot Of Funds Will Be Lost In Social Services At Dswd So , E Really Need To Balance This Problem And The Solution So That Our Other Government Services Will Not Be Affected As Much , Uot He Added Earlier , He Dof Expressed Concern That Suspending Fuel Excise Taxes Would Lead To Revenue Loss And Slow Down Economic Recovery Andanar Said The Government 39s Team Will Make Final Decision On Matter Quot Depende Pa Rin Sa Ating Managers Hindi Naman Ako Kasama Doon Cluster Pero Logic Tell You , Hat Saan Ka Kukuha Ng Pera It Would Still Depend On Our Economic Managersi Am Not Part Of The Cluster But Logic Tell You That ,