Philippine president Marcos announces that govt will set aside extra funds to assist padi farmers

MANILA (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr has rdered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to utilize the excess Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) fund to help farmers.

Marcos issued the directive during his recent meeting with the DA, the Presidential Communications Office said in a statement released on Sunday.