Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday led the distribution of aid to some 800 sugar farmers in Batangas whose livelihood were adversely affected by the closure of the largest sugar mill in the province as he also vowed to help find a long--
livelihood were adversely affected by the closure of the largest sugar mill in the province as he also vowed to help find a long-term solution to the plight of all affected sectors.
“Nang makausap ko ang mga magsasakang naapektuhan ng pagsasara ng sugar mill sa Speaker’s Office, nalungkot ako sa dala nilang balita. Romualdez stressed that in times of crisis and adversity, it is everyone’s duty to stand together and extend a helping hand to those in need. Romualdez acknowledged the contributions of other officials in the effort to help the people affected by the sugar mill closure such House Committee on Appropriations Chairperson Zaldy Co, Gabriela Rep.
The Speaker was also joined during the AICS payout by TGP Party List Rep. Jose Teves, Jr., Kabataan Party List Rep. Raoul Manuel, and former ACT Teachers Party List Rep. Antonio Tinio.
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