Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee: Government Must Prioritize Coconut Farmers to Become World’s Top Exporter
October 21, 2024 Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee: Government Must Prioritize Coconut Farmers to Become World’s Top Exporter As President Bongbong Marcos pushes for the Philippines to become the number one coconut exporter globally, Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee stressed that ensuring the welfare of coconut farmers is key to reaching this goal. Lee, who has long advocated for the release of the coco levy funds for the benefit of coconut farmers, called for urgent action to address their health, livelihood, and support needs. “Kung gusto natin maging top exporter, dapat din nating bigyang pansin ang kalusugan at kabuhayan ng ating mga magniniyog,” Lee emphasized, citing the delayed distribution of necessary funds. #CoconutIndustryGrowth #WilbertLeeForFarmers #SupportCoconutFarmers #PhilippineTopExporter Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 18 Nov 2024 Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Advocacy, Support October 21, 2024 Hot News Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers AGRI Party-list Ranks 8th in Tangere Poll for 2025 Elections, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Farmers
Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee Calls for Swift Release of Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits
October 18, 2024 Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee Calls for Swift Release of Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits In celebration of the 38th Philippine Coconut Week, Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee emphasized the importance of fast-tracking the release of the coco levy funds and providing health and medical benefits to the country’s coconut farmers. Lee highlighted that the government’s goal of becoming the world’s top coconut exporter can only be achieved by protecting and supporting the livelihoods of these farmers. “Sa laki ng ambag ng industriyang ito, dapat ibigay agad ang pondo at serbisyo para sa mga magniniyog,” Lee stressed, urging immediate government action. #SupportCoconutFarmers #CocoLevyFund #WilbertLeeForFarmers #TopCoconutExporter Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 18 Nov 2024 Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Legislation, Support October 18, 2024 Hot News Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers AGRI Party-list Ranks 8th in Tangere Poll for 2025 Elections, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Farmers
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee: Anti-Agricultural Sabotage Law Will Jail Smugglers, End Market Abuse
October 17, 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee: Anti-Agricultural Sabotage Law Will Jail Smugglers, End Market Abuse With the recent enactment of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee called for holding agricultural smugglers and hoarders who continue to wreak havoc on food prices accountable. Lee emphasized that the law will also penalize any public officials protecting large-scale smuggling operations. “Dapat panagutin ang mga kumikitil sa hanapbuhay ng ating local food producers na apektado ang consumers. Sapat na kita at proteksyon sa local food producers at consumers, gawin na natin,” Lee said, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard the livelihood of farmers and ensure affordable food for all Filipinos. #AntiSmugglingLaw #WilbertLeeForFarmers #EndMarketAbuse #ProtectFoodSecurity Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 18 Nov 2024 Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Advocacy, Support October 17, 2024 Hot News Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers AGRI Party-list Ranks 8th in Tangere Poll for 2025 Elections, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Farmers
Stabilizing Food Prices: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Says Anti-Agri Smuggling Law Will Protect Farmers and Consumers
October 15, 2024 Stabilizing Food Prices: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Says Anti-Agri Smuggling Law Will Protect Farmers and Consumers As inflation climbs to 4.4 percent in July, Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee lauded the enactment of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, a measure he principally authored. Lee stressed that cracking down on smuggling, hoarding, and price manipulation would bring much-needed relief to local food producers and Filipino consumers. “Panahon na para masampolan ang mga smugglers at hoarders na nagpapahirap sa buhay ng ating mga kababayan,” Lee stated, urging swift implementation of the law. #EndEconomicSabotage #WilbertLeeAdvocacy #ProtectFilipinoFarmers #FoodPriceRelief Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 18 Nov 2024 Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Support October 15, 2024 Hot News Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers AGRI Party-list Ranks 8th in Tangere Poll for 2025 Elections, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Farmers
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee: New Law Will Crack Down on Smugglers and Hoarders, Stabilize Food Prices
October 14, 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee: New Law Will Crack Down on Smugglers and Hoarders, Stabilize Food Prices Following the ratification of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee said this law will empower the government to target smugglers, hoarders, and price manipulators who have driven up food prices, contributing to rising inflation. “Dapat habulin at panagutin ang mga demonyong nagpapahirap sa ating mga magsasaka at consumers,” Lee emphasized, stressing the law’s importance in stabilizing food prices and easing the burden on Filipinos. #FightAgriSabotage #FoodSecurity #WilbertLeeForThePeople #EndFoodPriceManipulation Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 18 Nov 2024 Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Support October 14, 2024 Hot News Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers AGRI Party-list Ranks 8th in Tangere Poll for 2025 Elections, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Farmers
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Calls for Immediate Crackdown on Agri-Smugglers Amid Economic Sabotage Law Push
October 10, 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Calls for Immediate Crackdown on Agri-Smugglers Amid Economic Sabotage Law Push With the rampant agricultural smuggling threatening the livelihoods of farmers and financial capacity of consumers, Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee lauded the enactment Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act which he principally authored to impose stricter penalties on smuggling, hoarding, and price manipulation. For Lee, the next step is to ensure the effective implementation of this measure. “Sampolan na ang mga dapat sampolan! Maging seryoso na sa pagpuksa ng mga krimeng ito na patuloy na kumikitil sa kabuhayan ng mga local food producers at nagpapasakit sa mga consumers,” Lee emphasized. #StopAgriSmuggling #EconomicSabotageLaw #ProtectFarmers #WilbertLeeForThePeople Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation 05 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Manoy "Wise" Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Support October 10, 2024 Hot News Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers AGRI Party-list Ranks 8th in Tangere Poll for 2025 Elections, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Farmers GRI Party-list Ranks Among Top Choices for 2025 Midterm Elections, Says Tangere Survey
AGRI PARTY-LIST SEEKS REELECTION, COMMITS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR AGRI, VULNERABLE SECTORS
October 8, 2024 AGRI PARTY-LIST SEEKS REELECTION, COMMITS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR AGRI, VULNERABLE SECTORS “Sa Suporta sa Agrikultura, Panalo ang Masa.” This was stressed by AGRI Party-list as it filed its Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) for reelection with its advocacy on protecting the rights and livelihood of farmers, fisherfolk, and other local food producers and continuing its fight for job security and improved healthcare in the country. During the last day of filing, the party-list’s Secretary General Ernanie Calica lodged its Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) for the 2025 Elections. “Marami na tayong napagtagumpayan sa laban para sa agrikultura pero marami pang hamon ang dapat tugunan. Patuloy nating isusulong ang pangangailangan ng ating mga magsasaka, mangingisda, at iba pa nating agricultural workers na silang pinagmumulan ng pagkain sa hapag-kainan ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino,” said Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” Lee, AGRI’s Representative this 19th Congress who filed his CoC for Senator for the next elections. AGRI Party-list maintains its commitment to elevate the country’s agriculture sector to alleviate high food prices. “Kapag naprotektahan natin ang kabuhayan ng ating mga magsasaka, mangingisda at local food producers na itinuturing natin na ‘food security soldiers’, kapag tiniyak natin ang kanilang kita, ma-e-engganyo silang pataasin ang ani, dadami ang supply, at bababa ang presyo sa merkado. Panalo ang sambayanang Pilipino,” Lee said. This 19th Congress, AGRI Party-list principally authored landmark legislations such as Republic Act No. 11953 or the “New Agrarian Emancipation Act”, RA 11985 or “Philippine Salt Industry Development Act,” and the recently enacted RA 12022 or the “Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act”. Currently, AGRI is persistently pushing for the passage of “Cheaper Rice Act,” “Post-harvest Facilities Act,” “Kadiwa Agri-Food Terminal Act” to protect the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk and provide long-term solutions to rising prices of food. “Sama-sama nating pagtibayin ang ating mga napagtagumpayan. Ituloy natin ang laban para sa mas maunlad na agrikultura, at para sa patas at mapagmalasakit na lipunan,” AGRI stated. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 08 Oct 2024 AGRI PARTY-LIST SEEKS REELECTION, COMMITS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR AGRI, VULNERABLE SECTORS 08 Oct 2024 Round-the-Clock Port Operations: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Pushes for 24/7 Government Services to Lower Rice Prices 07 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Demands Swift Action to Clear Ports and Bring Down Skyrocketing Rice Prices Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Support October 8, 2024 Hot News AGRI PARTY-LIST SEEKS REELECTION, COMMITS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR AGRI, VULNERABLE SECTORS Round-the-Clock Port Operations: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Pushes for 24/7 Government Services to Lower Rice Prices Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Demands Swift Action to Clear Ports and Bring Down Skyrocketing Rice Prices Among Preferred Senatorables In Latest Octa Survey Lee Joins Aksyon Demokratiko Of Fellow Bicolano Raul Roco Amid Port Congestion Delaying Low Rice Prices Lee Urges BOC, PPA To Boost Ports Manpower To Expedite Unloading Of Rice Shipments Lee Awaits Signing Of Economic Sabotage Law Amid Surge In Agricultural Smuggling Lee Calls For More Support For Coco Farmers, Fast-Track Release Of Livelihood And Health Benefits Oil Spill Accountability And Relief Lee Visits Bataan Oil Spill Ground Zero; Urges Govt To Fast-Track Assistance, Go After Those Accountable Oil Spill Accountability And Relief All Hands On Deck! Lee Urges DA To Tap HPG, PPA To Man ASF Checkpoints Along Highways, Seaports Lee Welcomes NFA’s Higher Palay Buying Price, Bats For Cheaper Rice Act
Round-the-Clock Port Operations: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Pushes for 24/7 Government Services to Lower Rice Prices
October 8, 2024 Round-the-Clock Port Operations: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Pushes for 24/7 Government Services to Lower Rice Prices Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee is pushing for 24/7 government services to address the growing backlog of rice shipments at ports, which has caused rice prices to spike. Lee’s House Bill No. 10426 aims to streamline government services and reduce delays that contribute to higher costs for Filipino consumers. “We need all hands on deck,” Lee emphasized, calling for round-the-clock operations at the country’s ports to lower rice prices and improve food security. Lee also warned that the benefits of Executive Order No. 62, which reduced rice tariffs, would be wasted unless port congestion is addressed. #24HourSolutions #LowerRiceCosts #WilbertLeeInAction #GovernmentReformNow Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation 05 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Manoy "Wise" Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Support October 8, 2024 Hot News Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers AGRI Party-list Ranks 8th in Tangere Poll for 2025 Elections, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Farmers GRI Party-list Ranks Among Top Choices for 2025 Midterm Elections, Says Tangere Survey
Among Preferred Senatorables In Latest Octa Survey Lee Joins Aksyon Demokratiko Of Fellow Bicolano Raul Roco
September 20, 2024 Among Preferred Senatorables In Latest Octa Survey Lee Joins Aksyon Demokratiko Of Fellow Bicolano Raul Roco Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise”T. Lee said he will push for a bigger budget for agriculture once deliberations begin for the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) at the House of Representatives. “Kahapon sa DBCC (Development Budget Coordination Committee) briefing, natalakay itong pagkaltas sa pondo ng agrikultura. Nakahanda po tayong amyendahan ang budget para dito para madagdagan at maiwasto dahil para sa atin, ito ang dapat na prayoridad at dagdagan ng suporta ng gobyerno,” Lee said. “With this year’s drought brought about by the El Niño and the La Niña in the coming months, we need adequate financial support to boost productivity and re-energize the sector to achieve food sufficiency and food security,” he added. The P6.352-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) was officially turned over to the House of Representatives by the Department of Budget and Management on July 29. Under the NEP, the proposed budget for the agriculture sector – which includes the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), and all their attached agencies and corporations – suffered a P10.4-billion reduction, down to P211.3 billion from P221.7 billion in this year’s General Appropriations Act (GAA). According to DBM, bulk of the budget will be used to fund agriculture modernization programs as well as cash aid to farmers and fisherfolk. Lee said the proposed P211 billion agriculture budget in the NEP was a far cry from the P513.81 billion target budget announced by the DA in April. “We are supportive of the original proposed budget for the DA, especially since around P225.83 billion out of the target P513-billion budget was supposed to be for agricultural modernization as well as to improve the anti-smuggling efforts of DA’s bureaus,” he said. The Bicolano lawmaker has been a vocal supporter for modernization of the agriculture sector. He has been persistent in urging the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) to efficiently use their budget to provide farm equipment and post-harvest facilities to increase agricultural workers’ production and address soaring food prices. The solon from Bicol likewise advocates for additional post-harvest facilities and market linkages for farmers and fisherfolk through his House Bill (HB) No. 3958 or the “Post-Harvest Facilities Support Act” and HB 3957 or the “Kadiwa Agri-Food Terminal Act.” Morever, Lee undercored the importance of the digitization of the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), saying: “Ang mga panukalang ito na itinutulak natin ang sisiguro na sapat at tuloy-tuloy ang ayuda ng gobyerno mula sa pagtatanim, anihan, hanggang sa paghahatid at pagbebenta ng produkto sa merkado.” “Pera ng gobyerno, pera ng taumbayan. Dapat meaningful spending. Walang underspending, walang pagwawaldas. Kapag nag-invest tayo sa agrikultura at sinuportahan ang mga magsasaka at mangingisda, tataas ang kanilang produksyon, hindi tayo masyadong aasa sa imported, bababa ang presyo ng pagkain at iba pang bilihin, at gagaan ang pasanin ng ating mga kababayan.” “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka at mangingisda—ang ating ‘food security soldiers’. Kaya kailangan na laging top priority ang agrikultura. Sa pangunguna ng ating food security soldiers, murang pagkain, gawin na natin!” he added. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 26 Nov 2024 AGRI Party-list Urges Senate to Prioritize Crop Insurance Expansion 18 Nov 2024 Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Support September 20, 2024 Hot News AGRI Party-list Urges Senate to Prioritize Crop Insurance Expansion Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers
All Hands On Deck! Lee Urges DA To Tap HPG, PPA To Man ASF Checkpoints Along Highways, Seaports
August 22, 2024 All Hands On Deck! Lee Urges DA To Tap HPG, PPA To Man ASF Checkpoints Along Highways, Seaports Cong Wilbert Manoy “Wise” T. Lee urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to set up more checkpoints not only along roads but also in seaports to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. “Napaka-crucial ng mahigpit na pagbabantay para hindi na kumalat ang ASF na dahilan ng sobrang pagkalugi ng ating mga magbababoy. Milyon-milyon po ang nalulugi sa ating mga hog raisers, paano naman ang mga pamilya nila na dito lang inaasa ang pantustos sa pagkain at iba pang pangangailangan?” Lee, who recently attended as guest speaker at the Agarwood Orientation Seminar in Maasin, Leyte, asked. “Kaya dapat dagdagan pa ng DA ang checkpoints nila para rito, lalo na may mga ulat na kumakalat na ang mga baboy palabas sa mga lugar na may ASF patungo sa ibang parte ng Luzon,” he said. Previously, the DA’s Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) seized two trucks in Quezon City carrying infected hogs reportedly from Quezon province. The trucks were on their way to Pangasinan province. Lee said the DA should partner up with Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) as well as the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to augment BAI manning checkpoints, aside from tapping personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). “While we laud the BAI for proactively looking into tapping MMDA and local traffic enforcers to man checkpoints in Metro Manila, all hands must be on deck to genuinely curb ASF. We have force multipliers available from the PNP, HPG and from PPA that could be deployed should the BAI decide to set up more checkpoints along major highways and ports,” the solon from Bicol said. There are currently six meat inspection checkpoints across the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure that the pigs being delivered to slaughterhouses and in markets are ASF-free. “Ayaw natin na maging epidemya itong ASF lalo pa’t wala pang sapat na bakuna sa bansa laban dito. Hindi pwedeng malamya sa pagpuksa ng ASF. Dapat doble-kayod ang gobyerno dito at tapatan ng agrisibong aksyon at mabilis na solusyon ang pagpigil sa pagkalat ng sakit,” Lee stressed. The Bicolano lawmaker also urged the government into preparing to declare a state of national calamity should ASF spread beyond what could be controlled by the ASF vaccines, which have been earlier procured. “2019 pa lang, nagkaroon na ng kaso ng ASF sa bansa. Huwag tayong maglokohan dito. Paulit-ulit na ito kaya walang excuse na di magkaroon ng komprehensibong plano para mapigilan ang pagkalat ng sakit, matulungan ang mga apektadong hog raisers, masigurong hindi magkukulang ang supply at protektahan ang mga consumers sa posibleng pagtaas ng presyo ng karne ng baboy,” he said. Earlier, Lee filed House Resolution No. 1956 to investigate the escalating impact of ASF while calling relevant government agencies to provide assistance to hog raisers and prevent possible hike in pork prices. “Filipinos deserve better so we should demand better protocols to protect the livelihood of local food producers and welfare of our consumers. Tulong-tulong po tayo: Tiyak na kabuhayan at dagdag na kita, gawin na natin. Murang pagkain, gawin na natin!” he stated. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as admin_wilbertleeagriadvocacy. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest Post 26 Nov 2024 AGRI Party-list Urges Senate to Prioritize Crop Insurance Expansion 18 Nov 2024 Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE 07 Nov 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Categories Advocay Legislation Support Share on Social Media Advocacy, Legislation, Support August 22, 2024 Hot News AGRI Party-list Urges Senate to Prioritize Crop Insurance Expansion Amid calamities AGRI PL CALLS TO FAST-TRACK EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee Advocates for Stronger Support to Farmers Amid Inflation Cong. Wilbert Lee: “Ang pinakamabisang solusyon sa inflation ay pagtulong sa mga magsasaka” Cong. Wilbert Lee Champions Bigger Budget for Agriculture in 2025 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Demands Action on Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits Amid Delays Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA to Fulfill Commitments to Coconut Farmers’ Health Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Calls on PhilHealth, PCA to Deliver Health Benefits for Coconut Farmers