PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed to sustain government support for farmers and fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte as he marked the 107th birth anniversary of his father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., on Wednesday.
“Ito po ay tuloy-tuloy na pagtulong dahil alam naman po natin na ang pinagdaanan ng ating mga magsasaka, ang ating mga mangingisda. Napakahirap ang nakaraang anim na buwan,” President Marcos said.
The President made the remarks during the “Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP)” payout in Batac City, Ilocos Norte. AKAP is aimed at helping needy Filipinos, including the farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño phenomenon in the province.
“Dahil nga sa El Niño, wala tayong nakitang ulan ng anim na buwan. At ito ay kinikilala ng inyong pamahalaan na talagang kailangan tulungan ang mga iba’t-iba na nangangailangan dahil nasira ang tanim at walang huli sa palaisdaan,” the President explained.
“Lahat po ‘yan ay nakita po namin at kaya’t nandito po kami para dagdagan ang kaunting tulong na ibinibigay ng iba’t-ibang ahensya. At ito po ay kasama na sa celebration ng birthday ng aking ama, ang dating Pangulo na si President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos,” he added.
The President earlier led the distribution of Php157.9 million in agricultural support to Ilocano farmers and fisherfolk to boost farm productivity and fight hunger in the province.
