PHFarm workers, agrarian reform beneficiaries, and small sugarcane farmers in Negros have called on the government to ensure economic recovery includes rural communities. They highlight ongoing issues of poverty, unemployment, and hunger in sugar-producing regions. The appeal was made as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), emphasizing the need for inclusive economic policies.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced narrative by focusing on the concerns of rural workers and farmers without overtly criticizing or praising specific political figures or parties. It frames the issue around the need for inclusive economic policies rather than taking a partisan stance. The emphasis is
