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|January 19, 2026
They noted that with rising farming costs, the failure to release these funds has created a mounting crisis for rural families.
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Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson, author of Republic Act 7171, said while the P6.79-trillion 2026 national budget has been signed, critical funds from the previous three years remain unpaid, stalling programs designed to ensure farmer self-reliance.
It should be noted that the tobacco industry is one of the pillars of the national economy.
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