Manila, April 17 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the public of continued government intervention to stabilize food supply and prices, following disruptions caused by rising fuel costs that have affected the transport of agricultural products.

During his visit to the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC) in La Trinidad, Benguet, Marcos highlighted several government measures aimed at easing the burden on farmers when selling their produce.

"Nagulat kami, 'yung mga report na dahil sa pagtaas ng presyo ng diesel ay hindi na binababa ang mga gulay na galing dito sa Mountain Province, dito sa mga mountainous areas (We were surprised because reports showed that due to the increase in diesel prices, vegetables from t...