President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos that his administration will continue to work hard to ensure there will be no more hungry Filipinos.
*President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)*

Marcos said this during the 56th-founding anniversary celebration of Davao del Sur on Saturday, July 1. In his speech, the President said that giving the best services to the Filipino people was his way of thanking them for their trust and confidence in him during the 2022 elections. “Muli, uulitin ko ang aking pagpasalamat sa inyong suporta at tulong at pag-alala sa nakaraan,” the President said. “Huwag sana po kayong magsawa at kami naman ang aming isusukli sa inyong pagmamahal ay ang aming pawis na hindi mauubos hangga’t masasabi natin tapos na ang trabaho, hangga’t masasabi natin wala ng gutom na Pilipino,” he added. With the local government focusing on all aspects of their daily lives, Marcos said Filipinos could look forward to a boost in local businesses, improved daily transactions, and an overall better quality of life. One of the government's programs to alleviate hunger and poverty among families in the lowest income bracket is the "food stamp" program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). During the first en banc meeting of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) on June 30, President Marcos also ordered government agencies to employ the whole-of-government approach to combat the long-standing problem of poverty in the Philippines. He also assured the people that the national government fully supports them in ensuring the success of their initiatives "and the success of the people and the province of Davao del Sur." Meanwhile, the President reiterated his call for unity, saying it was his biggest challenge to Filipinos. "Let us come together to provide brighter, more stable, and more prosperous lives for ourselves, our families, and for those who come after us," Marcos said.