Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Panglinan, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform chairperson, held a dialogue with farmers to know their situation and vowed to help them thru the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act, which he said would help not only farmers but the local government’s food programs as well. Sen Pangilinan with PCIC President Jovy Bernabe, Department of Agriculture Cordillera Regional Executive Director Jennylyn Dawayan and Vice Governor Marie Rose Fongwan-Kepes led the release of indemnity checks to insured farmers from Benguet who recently claimed losses. At least 174 farmers from different municipalities of Benguet received almost P2 million pesos aid during the ceremony held at the Provincial Engineering Office in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on Thursday, August 28, 2025. **RMC PIA-CAR