Bacolod City — President Marcos will visit Negros Occidental and Antique on Thursday, June 27, 2024, to lead relief efforts for farmers and fisherfolk under the Presidential Assistance to Farmers and Fisherfolk (PAFF) program.
Mayor Alfredo Benitez confirmed the visit during a media briefing in Bacolod City, highlighting the preparations already underway by presidential personnel for the anticipated arrival of the Chief Executive.
The President’s visit aims to provide financial support to individuals facing economic hardships, with a special focus on the agricultural and fishing sectors.
President Marcos will personally oversee the distribution of cash assistance to around 10,000 beneficiaries in Negros Occidental. Out of these, 3,000 recipients are from Bacolod City, while each of the other districts in Negros will receive aid for 1,000 individuals.
Accompanying the President is First Lady Liza Marcos, who will lead a separate initiative called the “Laboratoryo para sa lahat” (LAB for All) project.
This program is designed to offer essential laboratory and healthcare services to underprivileged individuals, who struggle to access government-provided healthcare.
The project, a collaboration among various government agencies, local government units, and the private sector, aims to serve a total of 1,500 beneficiaries.
Meanwhile, Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao confirmed to Manila Standard that after the visit to Negros, President Marcos will proceed to Antique to distribute similar financial assistance to the community there.