BBM Vlog on Feb. 1, 2026. Screen grabbed from Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr’s video/Facebook.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. distributed rice assistance to farmers and vulnerable groups in Roxas City, Capiz on Monday as part of the government’s response to rising food and fuel prices.
The initiative forms part of a directive encouraging local government units to maximize their Local Government Support Fund and allocate up to full use of the funds for rice distribution programs.
According to the Presidential Communications Office, about 500 beneficiaries received 10 kilograms of rice each during the event held at a covered gym in Barangay Milibili.
Of the total, 300 recipients were farmers from nearby barangays who are members of local farmers’ associations.
The remaining 200 beneficiaries were from other sectors, including persons with disabilities and solo parents from Barangay Milibili.
First Lady Liza”= Araneta-Marcos joined the President during the distribution activity.
The administration said the rice distribution program, which began in Manila, is scheduled to run several times within the year as part of ongoing assistance measures.
Officials also said the government is seeking to improve the use of local support funds to ensure faster and more targeted delivery of aid to communities.