Pangilinan urges gov't: Repair roads, irrigation systems damaged by habagat, typhoons asap

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called on the government to immediately repair and restore roads, bridges and irrigation systems damaged recently by the southwest monsoon and typhoons that hit the country.

As reports of agricultural losses were brought to open following the devastating floods that hit several parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Pangilinan expressed belief that these damages will seriously impede the country’s food security agenda.

Pangilinan warned that prolonged damage to agricultural infrastructure could further harm farmers and fisherfolk and threaten the country’s food supply.

Thus, he said the government must move quickly to restore vital farm-to-market roads, irrigation, and mechanization and dryer facilities so farmers can return to their fields, transport their produce, and prepare for the next planting and harvest cycle.

“Farmers and fisherfolk are among the sectors of society most affected by weather disturbances such as the southwest monsoon and typhoons,” Pangilinan noted.