Marcos gives cash aid to 61K farmers, fisherfolk

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

Jun 28, 2024 12:16 am

ILOILO CITY — A total of 61,171 farmers and fisherfolk in Western Visayas severely hit by the El Niño phenomenon received financial assistance from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday.

The aid is under the Presidential Assistance to Farmers and Fisherfolk (PAFF) program, funded by the Office of the President.

EL NIÑO AID President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (left) is joined by Sen. Loren Legarda and Antique Rep. Antonio Legarda (behind) during the distribution of cash assistance farmers and fisherfolk severely affected by the El Nino phenomenon in Western Visayas at the Binirayan Sports Complex in Antique on June 27, 2024. PHOTO BY RJAY ZURIAGA CASTOR

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