President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered adherence to the National Farm-to-Market Roads Network Plan in the construction of roads meant to help farmers transport their produce.

“Farm-to-market road dahil alam naman natin ‘yan ang pinakamahalaga. Nakagawa na po tayo ng plano para sa buong Pilipinas sa farm-to-market road,” President Marcos said during the “Ugnayan” with farmers held in Claveria, Cagayan on Tuesday.

President Marcos acknowledged the importance of getting inputs from local government unit (LGU) officials for the proper implementation of the farm-to-market roads network.

“Siyempre pupuntahan din natin ang mga mayor natin, ang mga governor natin para itanong kung ‘ ‘yung plano namin ay maganda, kung tama ang dinadaanan nung farm-to-market road, kung ano ‘yung suggestion nila at ‘yun ang sinusunod natin na plano,” the Chief Executive said.

At the same time, the President said following the national plan would prevent politicking and wastage in the implementation of farm-to-market road projects.

“Hindi lang ‘yung kagaya ng dati na palakasan lang, nakikiusap lang. ‘Oh, lagyan ko ng farm-to-market road dito. ‘Pag medyo kaibigan, pag medyo kapartido, oh sige, approved.’ Walang plano. Kung minsan, kung saan-saan napupunta ang farm-to-market road na hindi naman nakakatulong sa ating mga magsasaka,” President Marcos said.

“Kaya’t ito’y inaayos na natin. Ginawan natin ng sistema para lahat ng ilalagay nating farm-to-market road ay makakatulong sa mabilis na pagdala ng inyong ani sa ating mga palengke,” the President assured the farmers during the dialogue. | PND