Local farmers, fisherfolk, and food artisans were recognized for their vital role in the attainment of nationwide food security during the opening ceremony of this year’s Filipino Food Month (FFM) celebration on April 4 at the Capitol Grounds of Quezon Province. His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos Jr., led the celebration which puts the spotlight on local agricultural produce as key ingredients in Filipino food and recognizes the vital role of Filipino cuisine in the advancement and preservation of national culinary heritage and identity.
Paying homage to local farmers and fisherfolk for their remarkable contributions in ensuring the continuous production and delivery of affordable, nutritious, safe, and quality food, the President assured that the Philippine government—through the Department of Agriculture (DA)—will remain steadfast in crafting and implementing policies, programs, and interventions to support small agripreneurs and food producers nationwide.
The FFM 2025 celebration was formally opened in Quezon province, known for its coconut-based cuisine, diverse agri-fishery products, and its status as a rising food hub and agricultural trading center in Southern Luzon. ### (Text by Krystelle Ymari A. Vergara; Photos by Adones V. Buhayan, DA-AFID)
