A total of 5,626 rice and corn farmers in Marilog District, Davao City received nearly P13 million in financial assistance from the national government under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP) on Friday.
The aid distribution, led by Department of Agriculture 11 (DA 11) Regional Executive Director Macario Gonzaga, provided P2,325 each to eligible farmers registered under the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA).
The beneficiaries included 1,518 rice farmers and 4,041 corn farmers whose livelihoods and agricultural production have been affected by economic pressures and disruptions in the global market.
Gonzaga said the assistance reflects the government’s commitment to supporting the agriculture sector and ensuring the welfare of food producers.
“The PAFF program is a strong reminder that our farmers and fisherfolk are not alone. Through this support, we uplift livelihoods, strengthen food security, and provide hope to communities that continue to feed the nation,” Gonzaga said.
The Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program is a P10-billion national government initiative that provides direct financial aid to qualified farmers enrolled in the RSBSA and fisherfolk registered under the BoatR system or the National Program for Municipal Fishing Vessels and Gears Registration.
The program aims to help agricultural communities cope with rising production costs, market uncertainties, and other challenges affecting the sector while contributing to the country’s food security goals.
