lex :
my father was once a farmer. we have rice fields in our province, and i grew up seeing how much hard work goes into producing every grain of rice. farming is never easy. before every harvest, the fields have to be prepared, planted, watered, and cared for every single day under the heat of the sun. it takes months of patience, sacrifice, and hope before the rice is finally ready to harvest.
when harvest season came, our hard work paid off. we had sacks of rice stored for our family, and we could even bring some back with us to the city. those sacks of rice were more than just food, they were the result of my father's dedication, our family's livelihood, and the sacrifices that put meals on our table.
that's why i can't ignore the possible impact on our farmers and farmlands. if we lose our rice fields, we don't just lose rice, we lose the people who feed our nation, the livelihoods of countless families, and the future of philippine agriculture.
our farmers deserve protection, not uncertainty. let's stand with them and protect the lands that help feed every filipino.
2026-07-28 04:10:37