DJ Chacha, naglabas ng saloobin sa fuel subsidy sa gitna ng taas-presyo ng petrolyo
- DJ Chacha expressed concern over the uneven rollout of government fuel subsidies amid rising petroleum prices
- She noted that while tricycle drivers have begun receiving aid, other transport sectors are still waiting for support
- She highlighted that provincial drivers feel overlooked as fuel costs remain higher outside Metro Manila
- She also pointed out that middle-class vehicle owners are struggling, raising questions about whether current assistance truly reaches everyone affected
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Radio personality DJ Chacha took to social media on Tuesday, March 17, to voice the growing concerns of the transport sector and the "missing" middle class as fuel prices continue to surge across the Philippines.
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Her post highlighted the start of the government’s fuel subsidy distribution, which aims to provide relief to drivers struggling with the rising cost of petroleum. However, DJ Chacha pointed out the disparity in how this aid is being rolled out.
“MAY AYUDA NA SA ILAN… PERO PAANO NAMAN ANG IBA? Nagsimula na ang pamamahagi ng ₱5,000 fuel subsidy para sa mga tricycle drivers upang makatulong sa gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng petrolyo. Ayon sa gobyerno, susunod na rin ang ayuda para sa jeepney, bus, TNVS at iba pang transport drivers sa mga darating na araw.”
While the government has promised that more sectors will follow, DJ Chacha shared a heartbreaking account from a driver in the province who claims the price of diesel has reached triple digits, far surpassing the rates seen in Metro Manila.
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“Pero habang may mga driver na nakakatanggap na ng tulong, may ilan din na umaasang hindi sila makakalimutan. Kausap namin kaninang umaga si Sir. Jhun Ybañez, tricycle driver at miyembro ng NACTODAP sa Butuan City. Ayon sa kanya, umaabot na raw sa ₱110 per liter ang diesel sa kanilang lugar ngayong umaga. Kagabi raw ay nasa ₱80+ pa lang pero bigla itong tumaas ngayong araw lalo mula sa malalaking oil companies.”
The discrepancy in fuel prices between the capital and Mindanao has led many provincial drivers to feel neglected. DJ Chacha echoed their plea for the national government to ensure that aid is not centralized in Manila, especially since logistics costs make fuel even more expensive in distant regions.
“Marami raw sa kanilang hanay ang nagtatanong kung may darating din bang ayuda mula sa national government. ‘Kahapon po na-excite kami kasi akala namin kasama kami sa bibigyan. Pero nalaman namin na sa Maynila pa lang pala ipinamamahagi.’ May pakiusap din sila: ‘Sana huwag naman kaming makalimutan dito sa Mindanao. Kahit konting tulong lang sana. Sana mabigyan din ang nasa transport sector dito.’ Natural na mas mataas ang presyo ng krudo sa probinsya dahil kailangan pa itong ibiyahe papunta dopn. Pero tanong ng ilan: kung mas mahal ang gasolina sa probinsya, bakit hindi sila naisabay sa bigayan ng subsidya ngayong araw?”
Beyond the transport sector, DJ Chacha also addressed the plight of the "middle class earners." She argued that owning a vehicle is often a necessity due to the country's poor public transportation system, rather than a sign of wealth, and that these individuals are also reeling from the economic pressure.
“At hindi lang drivers ang nakakaramdam ng bigat ng fuel crisis. Marami ring Middle Class Earners na may mga hulugang sasakyan ang umaaray sa presyo ng petrolyo. Baka akala nila lahat ng may kotse, hindi nakakaramdam ng krisis. Kung maganda lang public transport dito sa bansa, baka karamihan ng may kotse nagcommute na lang.”
In her concluding remarks, DJ Chacha questioned the long-standing trend of excluding the middle class from government subsidies, drawing parallels to the distribution of aid during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She asked whether the government assumes this segment of the population can simply fend for themselves.
“Naiintindihan naman ng karamihan na talagang dapat unahin ang mga nasa laylayan. Pero noong panahon ng pandemya, marami ring middle class ang naiwan sa ayuda. Dahil ba kaya na nilang tumayo sa sarili nilang paa… kaya bahala na sila?”
“Sa gitna ng tumataas na presyo ng langis ang tanong ng marami: May sapat bang tulong para sa lahat ng apektado ng krisis na ito?” she added.
Czarina Marie Balba-Guevara, known as DJ Chacha, is a Filipina radio DJ, broadcast journalist, and author. She started her career with MOR 101.9 under ABS-CBN, gaining popularity through shows like Dear MOR, and has appeared on television, including Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7. After ABS-CBN’s shutdown in 2020, she joined TV5’s 105.9 True FM. She has also written advice books, including Napakasakit, Ate Chacha. Married to Michael Guevara with three children, she remains active on social media, engaging a wide audience.
Recently, DJ Chacha urged public servants to go without their salaries for two to three weeks to help citizens during tough economic times, calling it a more meaningful alternative to policies that encourage lawbreaking. She emphasized that wealthy politicians can manage without pay and should show that true public service goes beyond earning a paycheck.
Earlier, DJ Chacha shared her thoughts on women’s clothing and harassment through a clip from her podcast Lecheng Pag-ibig To, co-hosted with Sam YG. She emphasized that harassment should never be blamed on what women wear, as it can happen even with modest clothing. In her Women’s Month caption, she stressed that the real issue is people who fail to respect women.
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