Farmers decry delayed aid amid soaring fuel costs

MANILA, Philippines — A farmers’ group has warned that delays in government cash aid are worsening the burden on food producers as fuel prices rise and production costs climb nationwide. In a statement, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) on Thursday urged the government to immediately release cash assistance for farmers and fisherfolk, saying conditions have

By Dennis Maliwanag