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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the further expansion of the administration\u2019s flagship \u201cWalang Gutom Program,\u201d which aims to provide food assistance to 750,000 food-insecure families from 2025 to 2028.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The expanded initiative, known as the \u201cReducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) Project,\u201d underscores the government\u2019s strong commitment to achieving a hunger-free Philippines.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cSa pangunguna ni Pangulong Marcos Jr., inaprobahan ng NEDA Board, bago ito naging Economic and Development Council, ang Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers o ang REFUEL project,\u201d Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a Malaca\u00f1ang briefing on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the lead implementing agency of the REFUEL.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said REFUEL is key in strengthening the country\u2019s resilience to economic and environmental shocks.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cAyon kay Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, layunin ng proyekto na palakasin ang social protection system ng bansa laban sa epekto ng krisis, sakuna, at pagbabago ng klima,\u201d Castro said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cAng REFUEL ay itinataguyod ng pamahalaan sa tulong ng mga international partners tulad ng Asian Development Bank,\u201d she added.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. 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