Help Farmers Through Sagip Saka Law – Pangilinan

Help farmers through Sagip Saka law – Pangilinan

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Sunday urged national and local government officials to implement the Sagip Saka Act to help the farmers and fishermen affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising.The senator said that Republic Act 11321 or the Sagip Saka law can help alleviate the plight of farmers and fisherfolk during calamities.Enacted in 2019, the Sagip Saka Act allows the direct purchase of agricultural and fishery products fr…

Pangilinan pushes for Mindanao ‘food basket’ bill

NEWLY elected Sen. Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan announced his intent to seek the Mindanao Food Basket bill during a visit in Marawi City yesterday, July 18. Pangilinan, who visited Marawi several times during his campaign, emphasized his commitment to lowering food prices. He said he would file a resolution in the Senate to push for the Mindanao Food Basket Bill, a measure that would acknowledge Mindanao’s potential to be the country’s food basket.…