Mindanaotoday.com | LDN receives a bountiful gift of P539-M agri-fishery assistance
By: Lou Ellen Antonio | PIA-10
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte – A new era of transformation dawns upon the province as the Department of Agriculture (DA) hands over a momentous gift of P539 million worth of agri-fishery assistance during the culmination of the weeklong celebration of the 64th Araw ng Lanao del Norte.
The assistance acts as a nurturing force, allowing the province to blossom and flourish as it embraces agricultural modernization and industrialization.
Embedded within this substantial aid are a multitude of programs, each designed to support the entire agricultural value chain and uplift the lives of farmers and fisherfolk. Among the initiatives included are a fisheries development program, rice procurement, repair of irrigation systems, a milk feeding program, a rice competitiveness enhancement fund mechanization program, a coconut fertilization project, and other production inputs such as livestock, poultry, and agricultural equipment.
Nurturing hope and prosperity
DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Y. Evangelista said that the primary goal of these programs is to ensure that every peso allocated reaches its intended beneficiaries. With a clear vision of community welfare and progress, DA remains dedicated to empowering farmers and fisherfolk, enabling them to thrive amidst the challenges of the agricultural sector.
Meanwhile, Senator Imee Marcos, the vice chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, conveyed her unwavering support and expressed her confidence in the province’s potential to contribute to the overall development of the nation.
“We have today a prosperous and imminently peaceful province. Congratulations to our leadership; indeed, of course, we will be helping in every way possible with all the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Agrarian Reform, and other services,” she said.
Forging a path of unity
Senator Francis Tolentino shared a fervent pledge to support the province’s endeavors and underlined the significance of unity. He also called for continued collaboration and cohesion among leaders and citizens alike.
Meanwhile, Governor Imelda “Angging” Dela Cruz Quibranza lauded the seamless execution of the weeklong celebration of the 64th Araw ng Lanao del Norte, recognizing the contributions of the employees and local government units.
“Maayo gyud kaayo ang flow sa amoang kini karon kay after for almost 4 years, karon ra gyud nga balik gyud ang 7 days nga activities. And then the support of the mayors, importante pod kaayo na,” she said.
(The flow of our event is truly excellent now because, after almost 4 years, we are finally able to bring back the 7-day activities, and the support of the mayors is also very important)
With the infusion of agri-fishery assistance, the province stands poised to embrace a future of hope and prosperity. The convergence of the government, local leaders, and residents paves the way for a united and thriving agricultural sector, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for the province and its hardworking farmers and fisherfolk. (LELA/PIA-10/Lanao del Norte)
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