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- President Bongbong Marcos held a dialogue with farmers in Bulacan in order to discuss the plans of the government to improve the rice industry

- As he approached the group, many were excited to talk to him, some even brought him gifts

- The President personally received the gifts placed in a plastic, and as it fell, he bent down to pick it up, not waiting for his staff to pick it up for him

- The gifts, as per ABS-CBN, were mostly snacks, and the President valued all of them greatly

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. recently visited Bulacan to engage in a dialogue with local farmers about the government’s initiatives to improve the rice industry.

The visit was part of his administration’s broader effort to listen to the concerns of agricultural workers and promote sustainable reforms in the sector.

As he approached the gathering, the farmers warmly welcomed the President.

Many were visibly excited, with some bringing him simple gifts as tokens of appreciation.

One group of elderly residents handed him snacks wrapped in a plastic bag.

In a moment that quickly gained attention online, the plastic bag containing the snacks slipped from the President’s hands and fell to the ground.

Rather than waiting for staff to retrieve it, President Marcos Jr. immediately bent down to pick it up himself—an act that struck many observers as a sign of humility and grounded leadership.

According to ABS-CBN, the bag mostly contained local snacks, and the President expressed sincere gratitude for each item.

Though modest, these gifts symbolized the deep respect and warmth the local community felt for him.

The President’s gesture was widely praised on social media, with many noting that small actions often reveal a leader’s true character.

His willingness to personally accept and value the simple offerings from Bulacan’s farmers sent a powerful message about empathy, appreciation, and staying connected with the people he serves.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, "binilisan pa niya lalo 'yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun." At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: *"hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya." The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.

Source: KAMI.com.gh