President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged farmers and fisherfolk to continue seeking assistance, stressing that providing such support is the government’s responsibility.

“Kung anuman ang kailangan ninyo, kulitin niyo kami para alam namin. Kahit na nakasimangot na, sige lang, kulitin niyo pa rin kami kasi kailangan gawin. Kung kailangang gawin, kailangan gawin, gagawin namin,“ President Marcos said in his remarks during the inauguration of the upgraded Philippine Fisheries Development Authority-Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) in Barangay Baybay Tanza, Iloilo City.

“At kung anuman ang pangangailangan ninyo, huwag kayong magdadalawang-isip. Trabaho po namin ‘yan. Hindi problema para sa amin ‘yan,” President Marcos stressed.

The President said the government will continue to develop the agricultural sector, as he thanked the farmers and fisherfolk for their work.

“Kayo ang nagpapakain sa lahat ng Pilipino,” the Chief Executive said.

The event emphasized the administration’s dedication to improving the country’s agricultural industry. President Marcos spoke with beneficiaries of various machinery and equipment donated to farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives to boost productivity..

“Kung hindi sa inyo, hindi po mabubuhay ang Pilipino. Aasa pa tayo kung kani-kanino. Kaya binibigyan niyo kami ng pagkakataon na magkaroon ng magandang buhay at mapalaki natin ang mga anak natin, maalagaan natin ang mga pamilya namin. Hindi po mangyayari ‘yun kung hindi sapat ang food supply ng Pilipinas,” said President Marcos.

The President acknowledged the sacrifices of farmers and fisherfolk. “At kami naman na nasa pamahalaan, nandito lamang para magsuporta sa inyo,” President Marcos said. ǀ PND