MANILA, Philippines–The shutdown of Central Azucarera de Don Pedro, Inc. (CADPI), the largest sugar mill in the Calabarzon Region, has led to over 13,000 farmers and farm workers losing their livelihoods. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday coordinated an aid distribution effort for some 800 displaced sugar farmers of CADPI. 'Nang makausap ko ang mga magsasakang naapektuhan ng pagsasara ng sugar mill sa Speaker's Office, nalungkot ako sa dala nilang balita. Alam ko ang epekto ng pagsasara ng sugar mill.

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