PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday touted the port projects in Bicol.
The projects, according to the President, will hasten transport of goods, boost trade and bolster the economy in the region.
“Bilang suporta sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng inyong rehiyon, binibilisan na rin po ang pagbabalangkas sa ilang mga proyekto dito sa inyong lugar—tulad na lamang ng mga port projects natin sa Tabaco, sa Malinao, sa Tiwi, at sa Bacacay dito sa Albay,” the President said in his speech at the Albay Astrodome in Legazpi City.
“Sa karatig-lugar naman, sa Sorsogon ay patuloy ang pag-usad ng implementasyon ng RoRo Terminal Port Expansion project,” he said.
President Marcos said port projects will also be made in the provinces of Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon.
“Ito pong mga proyektong ito ay naglalayong mapabilis ang kalakalan at pagbiyahe ng ating mga produkto, lalo na ang pagkain at produktong pang-agrikultura,” he said.
During his speech, the President also discussed projects aimed at developing the agricultural sector.
“Malapit po sa puso ko ang sektor ng agrikultura dahil naniniwala po ako na ito ang susi sa paglago ng ating bansa,” he said.
The Department of Agriculture (DA), according to the President, is setting up transport networks, farm-to-market roads, and tramlines in different parts of the country.
“Maliban pa riyan, ang DA ay kumikilos na upang palawigin ang mga lupang sakahan at palaisdaan, isaayos ang mga irigasyon, at patabain ang mga lupang sakahan,” he said.
Among the DA projects are the use of science-based and climate-resilient technology for farming and the setting up of agro-processing facilities in Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development areas.
The Marcos administration has also stepped up the promotion of agricultural products as well as the lending program for farmers.
“Pinaiigting din natin ang promosyon ng ating mga produkto upang dumami pa ang mga merkado na mapupuntahan nito. Isinasaayos din ng DA ang mga programang pautang, insurance, at pamumuhunan para sa mga magsasaka upang matugunan ang kanilang pangangailangan sa kapital,” he said.

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