Guimba, Nueva Ecija
September 13, 2024

“Layunin natin na matugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng inyong pamilya habang kayo ay naghihintay sa pagtubo ng inyong mga pananim,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered as he launched the ‘Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid’ Program in Guimba, Nueva Ecija.

In his speech, he highlighted the vital role of farmers in the nation’s economy.

“Kayo ang bumubuhay sa ating bayan. Sa inyo nagmumula ang ating kasaganahan. Sa inyong mga kamay nakasalalay ang seguridad ng pagkain sa ating bansa,” the President stated.

He also announced that the National Food Authority (NFA) will assist in purchasing five (5) tons of rice at a minimum price of PhP21 per kilo during the harvest season.

Additionally, the Chief Executive emphasized the government’s commitment to providing continued support through various services and programs, including KADIWA markets, job fairs, scholarships and medical assistance in public hospitals.

“Makakaasa kayo na sa Bagong Pilipinas, walang maiiwan sa pagsulong. Lahat ay mabibigyan ng pagkakataong maging masagana ang kanilang pamumuhay,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. concluded in his speech.

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