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Marcos hails farmers as pillars of food security

September 13, 2025

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Manila Bulletin

President Ferdinand Marcos paid tribute to Filipino farmers, calling them the backbone of the nation's food security, and honoring their sacrifices, as he led the Gawad Agraryo 2025 ceremony in San Juan City.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

Marcos hails farmers as pillars of food security

In his speech on Friday, Sept. 12, the President said the farmers' daily struggles fuel the country's progress.

"Bago pa man sumikat ang araw, gising na ang ating mga magsasaka (Before the sun even rises, our farmers are already awake)," he said.

"Habang tayo'y nagsisimula pa lamang sa ating gawain, sila'y nakayuko na sa bukirin, nag-aalaga ng lupang nagpapasigla sa buong sambayanan "While we are only starting our work, they are already bent over the fields, nurturing the land that sustains the entire nation)," he added.

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