In Agusan del Norte, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Presidential Assistance for Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families program continues to positively impact communities, supporting 2,826 beneficiaries in the latest distribution.
To alleviate the impact of El Niño, PHP952.660 million in financial aid and support services were directed to farmers and fisherfolk in Palawan and Marinduque.
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee highlights the role of empowering farmers and fisherfolk in supporting the Philippines' nutrition goals outlined in the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition 2023-2028.
In an effort to support local fishing initiatives, the Department of Agriculture distributed 15 new 62-footer fishing vessels to eligible fisherfolk associations.
The Department of Agrarian Reform plans to allocate PHP50 million for solar-powered irrigation systems in Ilocos Norte, aimed at supporting agrarian reform communities in boosting agricultural productivity and cutting costs.
Binigyang-diin ng Office of Civil Defense ang mahalagang papel ng kabataan sa pag-abot ng mga layunin ng United Nations para sa Sustainable Development, lalo na sa disaster risk reduction efforts.