Malacañang announced that the government has accumulated P22.7 billion in savings to aid Filipinos impacted by the Middle East conflict.Palace Press Officer Claire Castro explained that these funds, sourced from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) through Circulars 602 and 603, will prioritize the UPLIFT program, which supports livelihoods, food security, and transport.The initiative aims to assist 7.5 million households (37.5 million Filipinos) affected by rising fuel prices.The savings will fund the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) P12.57 billion release for UPLIFT, targeting vulnerable groups like farmers, OFWs, and commuters.The DBM directed agencies to pool unused funds for economic relief, with allocations likely directed to those impacted by the Middle East crisis.This expansion of UPLIFT reflects the government's commitment to mitigating the crisis's effects on Filipino citizens.