00:00The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. immediately enacted the Hamon-Bonsod of the Eldino Phenomenon
00:07as a reason to launch the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisher Folk, and Their Families Program.
00:13This is to help the fishermen and fishermen affected by the calamity.
00:18This is the story of Kenneth Paciente.
00:20After a long time, the Philippines experienced the outbreak of the Eldino Phenomenon again.
00:32The farmers and fishermen were affected, and the fishermen and fishermen's livelihoods were severely affected.
00:39We lost a lot because we did not harvest.
00:43Others did harvest, but only a little.
00:47This led to a shortage of our daily necessities because that was the first source of income we got.
00:57The Hamon was not returned by the government.
01:02In order to help those affected by the Eldino Phenomenon,
01:05the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisher Folk, and Their Families Program was immediately launched in May.
01:11President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was the first to share the assistance to farmers and fishermen
01:18who were severely affected by the calamity.
01:20From Mindanao to Visayas and Luzon, the government agreed to provide assistance.
01:26As you can see, almost the entire force of the government is facing you right now.
01:33For me, it is not enough for me to just read the letters that you are facing.
01:41Under the program, various assistance was received by farmers and fishermen,
01:47including financial assistance, farm machinery and equipment,
01:51and other assistance from various government agencies, such as livelihood assistance, trainings, and others.
01:58I will go to all the regions.
02:01The entire country will enjoy the programs that we have implemented.
02:07The local government will not sleep in Malacanang.
02:11Malacanang will go to Mamayat.
02:15Until July 12, the amount of assistance distributed under the PAF program will reach 1.8 billion pesos.
02:24More than 150,000 farmers and fishermen have already received assistance
02:30up to 183,455 individuals who were affected by the task force El Niño.
02:39I have a son who is studying to add to their allowance because I have two colleges.
02:47This will be our main source of income for the new farmers,
02:53and it will be our source of employment for our fellow farmers.
02:57Just this week, the President visited Palawan, Apayaw, Romblon, Pangasinan, and other places
03:04to continue the PAF program, which is a proven effort by the government to help those in need.
03:11You can count on us. We will continue to care for you.
03:16Together, we will travel towards a brighter tomorrow, the tomorrow of the new Philippines.
03:24Kenneth Paciente for Pambansang TV in the new Philippines.
