Marcos discusses agrarian reform beneficiary assistance during Cabinet meeting

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday presided over a Cabinet meeting that focused on how the government could assist agrarian reform beneficiaries.

The Office of the President said among the interventions discussed was crafting a measure on the condonation of payments for the amortization fees and interests on ARB loans, as well as providing legal help for land disputes.

The OP added that beneficiaries could also be given modern farm equipment and credit assistance.

At a Palace briefing, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the Department of Energy also presented its plans and programs during the Cabinet meeting, while  the Department of Social Welfare and Development provided a status report to the President.

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development also gave updates on housing matters following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Abra. — DVM, GMA News