January 22, 2021 | 9:00 am
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As a way of supporting Filipino agricultural workers amid the pandemic, the Department of Agriculture (DA), together with M Lhuillier Financial Services Inc. and the Development Bank of the Philippines, launched the Cash and Food Subsidy for Marginal Farmers and Fishers (CFSMFF) program in Brgy. Mayuwi, Tayabas City, Quezon last November 23, 2020.
The program aims to benefit a total of 890,794 marginal farmers, who have continuously supported the economy and the community even during this global health crisis.
“Our farmers and fishers are the greatest heroes of today and you deserve a big round of applause. Despite the pandemic, you continuously work hard and it eventually paid off,” said DA Secretary William D. Dar. The agricultural sector is the only industry in the Philippines that posted positive growth in the second quarter of 2020.