DAVAO CITY, July 24 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao Region) has begun distributing more than PHP27 million worth of assistance under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP) to 11,644 validated rice and corn farmers in Davao Occidental.

The rollout will continue until July 29.

In an interview with the Philippine News Agency on Friday, DA-11 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management focal person Joedel Leliza said the distribution began in Malita town on July 22-23 and moved to Sta. Maria on July 24.

Each farmer is to receive PHP2,325 to help ease the impact of rising fuel, fertilizer, and commodity prices following the Middle East crisis.

Malita accounts for the largest share with 5,790 benef...