Government assistance should not be treated as political generosity when citizens are simply receiving services and support they are entitled to expect.
The DA-Caraga has provided farm machinery and hauling vehicles worth PHP11 million to support agricultural activities among Indigenous Manobo farmers in Bunawan.
Ilocos Norte farmers are adopting collective farming practices across 320 hectares to support food production as the threat of El Niño raises agricultural concerns.
The project, under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Mechanization Program, was turned over to the Isabela Seed Growers’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative.
Organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources through its Biodiversity Management Bureau, the meeting gathers experts from across the region.
He noted that strong coordination between regional offices and local governments has improved the rollout of programs under the Masagana Rice Industry Development and Fisheries Resiliency initiatives.