President Marcos inspected key vegetable trading hubs in Benguet and introduced emergency and long-term measures to help farmers cope with rising fuel and logistics costs disrupting supply chains.
He led the distribution of ₱15.79 million in farm inputs, machinery, and trading capital to farmer groups. Personally, he bought 20 tons of vegetables for delivery to communities and government institutions in Metro Manila.
The Department of Agriculture said higher diesel prices have increased transport costs by ₱2 to ₱5 per kilo and caused delays in harvest and delivery.
To address this, the government announced a ₱10-per-liter diesel discount, a one-month toll fee waiver for agricultural trucks starting April 20, and other logistics support measures.
Marcos also approved long-term projects such as a vegetable processing center and cold storage rehabilitation in Benguet to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce post-harvest losses.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 18, 2026
AGRICULTURE SECTOR TO RECEIVE AID, TOLL RELIEF UNDER MARCOS ORDER
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