Speaker Bojie Dy III praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his compassion and decisive leadership through the signing of Executive Order (EO) Nos. 100 and 101, measures that set a floor price for palay while strengthening direct government support to farmers and fisherfolk.
Dy said the twin directives prove that the President fully understands the challenges facing those who feed the nation, and show that he is determined to restore their dignity and stability.
“Muling pinatunayan ni Pangulong Marcos na may tunay siyang malasakit sa ating mga magsasaka. Sa pamamagitan ng EO 100 at EO 101, pinangangalagaan niya ang kanilang kabuhayan, pinatitibay ang seguridad sa pagkain, at binibigyan ng katarungan ang mga matagal nang nagsasakripisyo sa bukid at sa dagat,” the veteran legislator said.
The seasoned lawmaker explained that EO 100, which sets a fair and just floor price for palay, will shield farmers from unfairly low buying prices that often occur during harvest season.
The directive, he noted, will stabilize the market, improve farmer incomes, and strengthen national food security.
“Ito ang tunay na ginhawa at hustisya para sa kanila.”
“Matagal nang pinapasan ng ating mga magsasaka ang kawalan ng tamang presyo sa kanilang ani. Sa EO 100, may tiyak na halaga sa bawat butil ng palay at may katiyakan sa kanilang pinagpaguran. Ito ang tunay na ginhawa at hustisya para sa kanila,” Dy pointed out.
He also welcomed EO 101, which strengthens the implementation of the Sagip Saka Act by requiring all national and local government agencies to directly buy from accredited farmers’ and fisherfolk cooperatives and enterprises.
“Ang kita, diretso na sa bulsa ng mga magsasaka at mangingisda.”
“Ang EO 101 ay nagbibigay ng bagong pag-asa sa mga nasa likod ng ating pagkain. Wala nang paligoy-ligoy at walang namamagitan. Ang kita, diretso na sa bulsa ng mga magsasaka at mangingisda,” Dy said.
Prior to the release of the EOs, the Speaker met with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan to discuss the proposals that have been adopted in the newly signed executive orders.
Dy expressed gratitude for the continued support of the Department of Agriculture, which he said was critical in ensuring that the government can immediately address the concerns of the Philippine agriculture sector.
Dy also said the House remains fully committed to supporting the administration’s agricultural agenda, noting that several priority bills under LEDAC are aligned with the President’s reforms. Among these is the Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act, which seeks to strengthen the National Food Authority, empower local rice producers, and ensure affordable rice for Filipino families.
Dy vowed that the House will closely monitor the implementation of EOs 100 and 101 and continue working with the Department of Agriculture to ensure these measures uplift every rural community.
According to the longtime public servant, “panahon na para muli nating itaas ang dangal ng pagsasaka at pangingisda.” “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang magsasaka at mangingisda ay hindi lang tagapagbigay ng pagkain, sila ay haligi ng pag-unlad. Kung nais nating maging matatag ang ating ekonomiya, kailangang patatagin muna natin ang mga haliging ito.”
