Apl.De.Ap. meets with Risa Hontiveros, Kiko Pangilinan

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Apl. De. Ap. has met with Senators Risa Hontiveros and Kiko Pangilinan at the Senate to discuss his project involving coconut farmers.

On social media, Hontiveros shared a snap with the Black Eyed Peas member and welcomed him to the Senate. 

“Bukod sa pagiging world class artist, siya din pala ay may proyektong layong tumulong sa ating coconut farmers. Talagang nakaka- #PinoyPride,” said.

Meanwhile, Pangilinan proudly declared “Kasama natin si Apl. Sa laban para sa ting mga magniniyog” as he posted photos from their meeting.

“Matapos nating ibahagi ang pahayag ni Apl.de.ap tungkol sa kahalagahan ng pagbabalik sa farming, inimbitahan natin si Apl at ang kanyang team sa Senado para pag-usapan ang mga konkretong hakbang tungo sa mas matatag na agrikultura,” Pangilinan said.

According to the Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, they spoke at length about Apl’s project, “100 Million Coconuts Tress for the Climate” and affirmed his support for the initiative.

“Sa ilalim ng inisyatibang ito, target nilang magtanim ng 100 milyong puno ng niyog sa buong bansa para palakasin ang produksyon at magbigay ng mas mataas na kita sa milyon-milyong magsasaka,” Pangilinan continued.

“Kapag nagtutulungan ang iba’t ibang sektor, kayang magbunga ng pagbabago para sa ating magsasaka, kalikasan, at bansa,” he added as he thanked Apl.

Apl.De.Ap. earlier wrote about his project on GMA News Online, revealing his plans to plant 100 million coconuts trees across the country.

“That sounds big, but it starts small. Barren land given a new lease at life. A farmer getting another chance,” the Black Eyed Peas member earlier wrote.

He followed it up with another essay, this time on food security, soil health, and the importance oef farming to the Filipinos. 

“When we farm, we create livelihoods right here, at home. We give people a reason to stay. We rebuild dignity in the very act of growing,” he said. 

Apl is fresh off a successful concert with Black Eyed Peas, where Sandara Park was a special guest. Apart from the concert, he also brought his bandmates to his hometown in Pampanga. 

(LA, GMA Integrated News)