On July 28, 2026, a total of 182 farmers and fisherfolk from Sagada gathered at the Municipal Plaza to receive financial aid from the government.  Each beneficiary received ₱2,325 under the second phase of the Presidential Assistance Fund for Farmers and Fisherfolk. This distribution was specifically organized for qualified individuals who missed the first round of assistance.

Jessica Batay-an from the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMAG) Sagada shared that during the first payout on June 16, 2026, a total of 1,967 individuals successfully availed of the program, though 16 individuals ultimately failed to claim their financial aid due to various reasons, resulting in the unclaimed cash being returned to the Agricultural Program Coordinating Office (APCO).

According to OMAG, the program aims to help local agricultural workers cope with the rising costs of fuel and farming materials. To qualify for the aid, beneficiaries had to be registered under the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) as rice, corn, or sugarcane farmers, or as local fisherfolk.

Many recipients shared that they plan to use the money to buy fertilizer for their fields. However, because fertilizer prices remain very high, most farmers explained that they can only afford to buy it by the kilo rather than by the bag.

Agnes, one of the farmers from Sagada, expressed her gratitude for the help but pointed out that the amount is not enough to cover the heavy expenses of farming, such as seeds, tools, and various types of fertilizer.

She explained that the cash aid only covers a few days of their household and farm expenses, and she appealed to the government to increase the assistance in the future.

Another farmer, Berto, suggested that the government should provide actual farm supplies instead of small amounts of cash.

He noted that full sacks of fertilizer, quality seeds, and proper equipment would be more helpful than money that runs out in less than a month. Berto also highlighted the travel challenges faced by farmers living in distant villages. Many of them spend a significant portion of their aid money on expensive transport, like local tricycles, and waste valuable working hours waiting for rides. While opinions varied, with some beneficiaries simply glad to receive any aid at all most agreed that stronger support is needed to make a lasting difference in their livelihoods.