Farmers see Lacson-Sotto as hope to regain ‘stolen’ livelihoodLocal farmers said Lacson-Sotto helped them as they pleaded for help defending their livelihoods amid challenges brought about by the pandemic and rampant agricultural smuggling. Local farmers said Lacson-Sotto helped them as they pleaded for help defending their livelihoods amid challenges brought about by the pandemic and rampant agricultural smuggling. The farmers thanked Lacson and Sotto for shining a light on their plight. “It’s only proper that local products are the ones flooding the markets and being bought by Filipino consumers,” Lacson said. “Let’s raise the dignity of our local farmers by patronizing and buying their products.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2022 17:36 UTC