The Department of Agriculture (DA) has continued to provide loan assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the pandemic, releasing nearly P600 million to date. The DA-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) said it has transferred P593 million to its 51 lending conduits in 35 provinces to agri and fishery-based micro and small enterprises and marginalized small farmers and fishers nationwide. Under its Expanded SURE Aid and Recovery Project, P310 million in loans were given to 45 MSEs from 28 provinces including Metro Manila as of last week.

Simeon, L. M. (2020, May 26). DA releases P600 M loan assistance to farmers. The Philippine Star, p. B3.