Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has vowed on Sunday, Oct. 26 that the House of Representatives would closely monitor the implementation of Executive Order (EO) Nos.100 and 101--two recent directives of President Marcos that are seen as a boon to farmers and fisherfolks.

With this promise, Dy said the House of Representatives would continue working with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to ensure these measures uplift every rural community.

“Panahon na para muli nating itaas ang dangal ng pagsasaka at pangingisda (it's about time that we raise the honor attached to farming and fishing)," the Isabela 6th district congressman said in a statement.

“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," Dy added.

(Under Bagong Pilipinas, farmers and fisherfolk are not just providers of food—they are pillars of progress. If we want a strong economy, we must first strengthen these pillars.)

In the same statement, Dy hailed President Marcos for his compassion and decisive leadership after the latter signes EO Nos. 100 and 101, measures that set a floor price for palay (unhusked rice) while strengthening direct government support to farmers and fisherfolks.

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,” Dy said.

(President Marcos once again proved that he truly cares for our farmers. Through EO 100 and EO 101, he protects their livelihood, strengthens food security, and gives justice to those who have long sacrificed in the fields and at sea.)

The House leader noted that EO No.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.

“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.

(Our farmers have long carried the burden of not receiving fair prices for their harvest. With EO 100, each grain of rice has a guaranteed value and their hard work is assured. This is true relief and justice for them.)

The Speaker also welcomed EO No.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 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,” he said.

(EO 101 offers new hope to those behind our food supply. No more middlemen or delays. Income goes directly into the pockets of farmers and fisherfolk.)

Prior for the release of the EOs, Dy met with Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Senator 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 [DA], which he said was critical in ensuring that government can immediately address the concerns of the Philippine agriculture sector.