President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prioritize farm-to-market road (FMR) projects to make sure that initiatives remain on track with the Farm-to-Market Roads National Plan (FMRNP).
News Releases
PBBM orders DA to assess, conduct prioritization of FMR projects
Posted on: September 27, 2023News Releases
PBBM thumbs down proposed ‘rice tariff reduction’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bucked on Tuesday the proposal to temporarily implement rice tariff reduction in a bid to address the surge of rice prices in the market.
PBBM assures Filipinos of gov’t efforts to boost PH agriculture sector
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino people on Tuesday that the administration is working hard to boost the agricultural sector in the Philippines and increase the local production and supply of the staple food in the country.
PBBM to NFA: follow my lead on agri modernization program
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the National Food Authority (NFA) to follow his lead on prioritizing agricultural modernization as he acknowledged the initiatives of the agency in stabilizing the country’s staple food supply.
PBBM distributes rice to 4Ps beneficiaries in Manila
As a part of the government’s efforts to provide sufficient food supply to every Filipino, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed a portion of the confiscated smuggled rice to 1,000 residents in San Andres, Manila on Tuesday.
PBBM orders strict implementation of laws, policies vs. rice smugglers, hoarders, price manipulators
Determined to put an end to rice smugglers and hoarders in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered on Tuesday all officials, authorities, and government agencies to strictly implement policies and laws to address rice issues in the country.
PBBM certifies Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers as urgent
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. certified as urgent the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Monday, which will specify the rights and ensure the welfare of Filipino seafarers, including the reintegration program, grievance system, and social welfare benefits.
Statements
Statement of the Presidential Communications Office on the COA report on Terminal Leave Benefits
Last 6 February 2023, the Commission on Audit (COA) issued an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) noting the overpayment of the Terminal Leave Benefits (TLBs) previously paid, upon the instruction and approval of the previous management of the PCO, to its separated officials and employees due to non-deduction of forfeited mandatory/forced leave and payments with incomplete documentary requirements totaling to P26,773,148.47.
Statement of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on the SWS survey results for March 2023
Families tend to self-rate themselves as poor when the inflation rate, particularly food inflation, is high.
Speeches & Briefings

Speech by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the 51st Anniversary of the National Food Authority (Delivered by Department of Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban)
A pleasant day to everyone! I extend my warmest congratulations and greetings to the officials and employees of the National Food Authority as we commemorate your 51st Anniversary. For over five decades, you have been faithfully serving our nation by assuring the stability, affordability, and safety of our staple food supplies. I am delighted that in line with the celebration of your fifty-one (51) years of service, you are launching Read More
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Talumpati ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa Pamamahagi ng Bigas sa San Andres Sports Complex, Maynila
Maraming, maraming salamat. Unang-una sa iyong pakilala ng ating butihin na Mayor ng Maynila, Mayor Lacuna-Pangan. At nagpapasalamat din ako bukod pa sa iyong pakilala ay sa napakaganda mong salita na ibinigay sa atin at ang nagbibigay ng pag-asa para sa kinabukasan ng Pilipinas. Iyan po ang ating hangarin. At tayong lahat ay magandang makita na nauunawaan naman ng ating mga kasamahan sa pamahalaan, nauunawaan naman na ito ang tanging Read More
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Talumpati ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa Pamamahagi ng Bigas sa Camarines Sur
Maraming salamat sa ating butihing Gobernador, ama ng probinsya, ang ating Gov, Gov. Migz Villafuerte; at ang ating dalawang congressman, Congressman LRay na nagsasabi nga… Nag-uusap kami kanina habang nagsasalita si Gov. Sabi namin, puwede na tayo mag-retire, kaya na nila itong trabaho na ito. Pero habang nandito pa kami, tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang aming gagawin. Tuloy, kasama si Cong. Luigi at sila’y magkasama ngayon ng aking anak sa Kongreso. Read More
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PBBM thumbs down proposed ‘rice tariff reduction’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bucked on Tuesday the proposal to temporarily implement rice tariff reduction in a bid to address the surge of rice prices in the market.
PBBM distributes rice to 4Ps beneficiaries in Manila
As a part of the government’s efforts to provide sufficient food supply to every Filipino, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed a portion of the confiscated smuggled rice to 1,000 residents in San Andres, Manila on Tuesday.