President Marcos inspects food security projects in Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday inspected projects and programs aimed at assisting farmers and ensuring food security in Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato.

During the visit, Marcos inaugurated the Antong Dam and Irrigation System Project in Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, which can irrigate more than 1,500 hectares of farms.

The project is expected to benefit up to 350 farmers by allowing them to plant twice a year.

The President led the launch of the Bawat Bayan Makinabang program in Koronadal, South Cotabato, where he turned over P136 million in financial assistance to two local government units.

He handed over P40 million in assistance to South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, the president of the provincial association of barangay captains, and to a scholar-representative.

Cotabato Vice Gov. Rochella Marie Taray, the president of the association of barangay captains and a scholar-representative received P96 million in assistance from Marcos.

The aid was sourced from the socio-civic projects fund.

Marcos said the assistance may be increased next year if the national and local governments continue to work for the good of the country.