Pres. Bongbong Marcos Pushes To Fight Hunger Problems in PH
BONGBONG MARCOS – The President led the launching of the second “Walang Gutom” program which was held in Cebu.
Amid the massive corruption issues in the Philippines and the countless criticisms that he’s getting from many people and his detractors, Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remains in his pursuit of ending the “food hunger” problems in the country.
Previously, amid the soaring prices of oil in the Philippines, Marcos Jr. claimed that he hopes to end hunger in the country by 2028. Then, he stressed that the government cannot control the oil prices but it can do something with regards to the food costs in the country.
“Wala tayong magagawa doon sa presyo ng langis. Ngunit sa presyo ng pagkain, ‘yun mayroon tayong magagawa,” he said.
The statement of Pres. Bongbong Marcos then came amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to some of the countries that lead the international oil flow. The said situation resulted to a series of oil price hikes in the Philippines which greatly affected countless Filipinos.
According to the President, it is his dream that when he would step down from the presidency in 2028, there will be no more hungry Filipino. In line with the aim of the Chief Executive, the government launched the “Walang Gutom Program”.
Recently, Pres. Bongbong Marcos led the launching of the second “Walang Gutom” program center which was in Cebu. Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro was also present. Based on News5, the Chief Executive explained that the program aims to feed as much as 200 people.
“Good afternoon. Nandito naman tayo ngayon sa Cebu. Ito ‘yung pangalawang pinuntahan natin na feeding program. Walang gutom program. At sa itong ganitong klaseng center ay nakakapagpakain tayo ng mga 200 daan at pwedeng balik balikan hanggang maubos ‘yung pagkain,” Marcos Jr. said.
According to Pres. Bongbong Marcos, the people can keep coming back and there is a system observed. They have to register so they can have an ID. He claimed that it is to identify who’s really battling hunger. He also thanked all those who donate food to the program.
“Patuloy lang ito. Walang Gutom program at… nagpapasalamat kami sa ating mga partner sa hotel association tapos ‘yung mga restaurant association na nagdodonate din ng pagkain,” the President expressed.
Marcos Jr. said the next Walang Gutom program will be launched in Zamboanga. Based on the post, the President vowed that the government will continue to expand the program.
“Patuloy lang kaming tuloy-tuloy na magsusuporta at sana ay mabawasan na ‘yung nagugutom at sana dumating ‘yung araw na wala nang gutom na Pilipino. ‘Yun naman talaga ang aking pangarap para sa atin,” Marcos Jr. added.
Currently, the government is faced with a lot of issues. A recent shooting incident that transpired inside a school in Tacloban City had alarmed countless people including the President himself who ordered an urgent investigation on the matter. Recently, Vice Pres. Sara Duterte made a call to the government following the incident in Tacloban that claimed young lives.