Marcos, Pangilinan seek fair prices for Filipino farmers

President Marcos and Senator Pangilinan have agreed on measures to ensure Filipino farmers receive fair prices for their produce. They are focusing on direct purchases from farmers. The agreement involves the National Food Authority (NFA) and local governments buying "palay" (unmilled rice) directly from farmers. Marcos assured the government's minimum buying price for palay will remain between P18 and P23 per kilo. Pangilinan urged local governments to utilize the "Sagip Saka" Law to buy directly from farmers. This aims to prevent farmers from selling at a loss and to provide food for government programs.