Marcos distributes P348M aid to El Niño-hit farmers, fisherfolk

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. distributed cash and assistance worth over P348 million to farmers and fisherfolk affected by El Niño in Batangas, Rizal, Cavite, Aurora, and Pampanga.

Marcos visited San Juan, Batangas; Dasmariñas, Cavite; Baler, Aurora; and San Fernando, Pampanga on Thursday and Friday to hand out farm machinery, boats, fertilizers, and other aid.

Over P170 million was given to farmers and fisherfolk in Batangas, while P178.65 million went to those in Cavite and Rizal; an additional P205.5 million was allocated for Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, and P147.6 million for Aurora.

The President assured that the government is providing financial assistance and support to more than 4,700 affected individuals and their families in these provinces.

Farmers received tractors, combine harvesters, and other equipment to improve productivity locally, reducing the need for transporting raw materials elsewhere.