00:00 President Bongbong Marcos and DSWD initiated the launch of the Food Stamp Program in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte.
00:08 The program aims to not only help in the supply of food, but also in resolving malnutrition and poverty.
00:16 Electronic Benefit Transfer or EBT cards are also available to 50 beneficiaries.
00:22 It includes 3,000 pesos food credits per month that can be used to buy food.
00:28 The pilot testing of the program was conducted in Tondo, Manila on July 18.
00:33 According to the DSWD, the current beneficiaries of the Food Stamp Program are around 100 in the country.
00:39 The President also approved the issuance of 12.7 billion pesos for Rice Farmers Financial Assistance.
00:46 This will help farmers because they are increasing their expenses in farming, especially when it comes to the production of aluminum.
00:55 More than 2 million farmers are expected to receive around 5,000 pesos.
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