Marcos reiterates El Niño, La Niña preparedness, distributes land titles

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the government's commitment to preparing for both El Niño and La Niña events, emphasizing ongoing efforts to enhance flood control and irrigation systems.

During a media interview in Tacloban City, Marcos assured that while flooding has become part of the new normal, long-term solutions such as flood control projects remain a priority.

The President also led the distribution of 5,438 land titles totaling 7,914 hectares to 5,906 Agrarian Reform beneficiaries in Eastern Visayas, pledging to complete land distribution during his term.

Marcos highlighted that government support services, including P350 million worth of farm-to-market roads and four PBBM bridges valued at P78.172 million, will be extended to the beneficiaries.

Various farm machinery and equipment valued at PhP10.28 million were also handed over to different farmer groups in the region to improve their livelihoods and contribute to national food security.