Macias Sports and Cultural Centre – Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
June 27, 2024

“Kayo ang mga bida ngayon sa ating kwento ng tagumpay dahil sa bawat pagtatanim at pangingisda ninyo ay pinapanday rin ninyo ang kinabukasang puno ng pag-asa at pangako para sa lahat,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed as he led the distribution of various assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and their families in a program at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Centre in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

The President announced the ongoing monitoring of recent landslides in Barangay Liptong, Bacong and flood-related incidents, as well as urged the public to stay vigilant and heed local advisories despite no casualties.

He enumerated significant aid packages to support farmers and fisherfolk, including financial assistance, essential equipment and supplies from various agencies.

“Ang lahat ng ito ay hudyat na ng bagong yugto para sa ating mga mamamayan dito sa Dumaguete at Negros Oriental,” he said.

President Marcos Jr. also highlighted key infrastructure projects, including the New Dumaguete Airport Development Project, the Dumaguete Port Expansion Project and the establishment of the Dumaguete City Super Family Health Center.

He likewise emphasized the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR) to enhance regional development and service delivery.

“Kapit-kamay po tayo sa paglalakbay na ito, baon ang tiwala, pagkakaisa, at pagtutulungan sa ating mga puso, tungo sa katuparan ng ating pangarap na Bagong Pilipinas,” President Marcos Jr. concluded in his speech.

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