Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (3rd right seated) listens to the concerns of sugarcane farm workers from Batangas affected by the closure of Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc. (CADPI) and vowed to look into their plight during a meeting with them Wednesday afternoon at the Speaker’s Office. Among those present during the meeting were House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” M. Dalipe (left seated), House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, (2nd left seated), Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas (right seated), ACT Teachers Party-list France L. Castro (3rd left seated), former Kabataan Party-list Rep. Sara Elago (right standing), Sugar Folks Unity for Genuine Agricultural Reform Spokesman Christian Bearo, Pagkakaisa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid sa Tubuhan (Pamatu) Batangas First District President Nasiancino “Sonny” Roxas, and others.
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SFMR VOWS AID FOR BATANGAS SUGARCANE FARM WORKERS
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday afternoon vowed to look into the plight of 12,000 sugarcane farm workers from Nasugbu, Batangas affected by the closure of Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc. (CADPI).
During a meeting at the Speaker’s Office, Romualdez listened to the concerns of sugarcane farm workers led by Sugar Folks Unity for Genuine Agricultural Reform Spokesman Christian Bearo, Pagkakaisa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid sa Tubuhan (Pamatu) Batangas First District President Nasiancino “Sonny” Roxas, and others.
Romualdez recognized and expressed appreciation for the important role that farmers play in the country, stressing that their welfare will help ensure the country’s food security.
“Kailangan nating mapabuti ang kalagayan ng ating mga magsasaka sa tubuhan at matiyak ang sapat na suplay ng asukal. I thank our farmers for working tirelessly for our nation,” said Romualdez, adding that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been working very hard to ramp up agricultural production aimed at ensuring food security in the country.
“Thank you (farmers) for your dedication in helping the government attain its plan for food security. We are inspired by your great contribution,” Romualdez said.
The Speaker phoned Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas and Batangas Rep. Eric Buhain to discuss possible solutions to the problem as the farmers listened attentively to their conversation.
Among those present during the meeting were House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” M. Dalipe, House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas, ACT Teachers Party-list France L. Castro, former Kabataan Party-list Rep. Sara Elago, and others.
