By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. remains committed to achieving zero hunger for Filipinos.
“We gather to renew a promise: that no Filipino should go to bed hungry, and that no community will be overlooked in our fight against poverty,” he said during the presentation of the signed Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Joint Memorandum Circular.
To fulfill this, the President directed all government agencies and urged local government units (LGUs) to support the EPAHP, promoting an accelerated approach to achieving zero hunger, food and nutrition security, and sustainable agriculture.
“Through this, we can improve farm productivity, link farmers, fisherfolk, and other food producers to larger markets, and provide secure income—ensuring that our children, mothers, and the most vulnerable have access to nutritious food,” he stated.
President Marcos also expressed gratitude to program partners for their significant contributions to the initiative’s success.
“We have yet to achieve zero hunger, but your dedication to this mission assures me that we are all united in this effort, ready to build a better nation for all, especially for those who need it the most,” he said.
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