NEDA Board Oks Enhanced E-Voucher Food Stamp Program

The NEDA Board's new initiative, the Enhanced E-Voucher Food Stamp Program, seeks to enhance measures against malnutrition and food insecurity.

Philippines, United Kingdom Near GBP5 Billion Infra Deal Under G2G Partnership

A significant G2G partnership between the Philippines and UK is close to fruition, promising GBP 5 billion for infrastructure development.

Kendra Aguirre Navigates Through Growing Up In Debut Ep ‘Life These Days’

With "Life These Days," Kendra Aguirre expresses the bittersweet moments of being a teenager.

Aparri Marine Research Hub To Boost Blue Economy, Coastal Livelihood

With the establishment of the marine research hub in Aparri, there is hope for better livelihoods for coastal residents.

Farmers In Ilocos Region Sell P42.6-M Products

Farmers and fisherfolks in Ilocos collectively sold a total of PHP42.6 million worth of agricultural products to the LGU.

Farmers In Ilocos Region Sell P42.6-M Products

9
9

How do you feel about this story?

Like
Love
Haha
Wow
Sad
Angry

A total of PHP42.6 million worth of agricultural products have been sold by some 140 farmers and fisherfolk in the Ilocos Region to the local government units (LGUs) for the four provinces’ relief operations.

In a statement Tuesday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said the LGUs in La Union bought PHP3.8 million worth of agri-products from its farmers and fisherfolk while Ilocos Sur bought worth PHP9.8 million, Ilocos Norte spent PHP17.2 million, and Pangasinan PHP11.8 million.

Among the products of farmers from Agoo, Balaoan, Bauang, Bangar, Luna, Sto. Tomas, Sudipen towns and this city are rice, corn, monggo, sweet potato, squash, among others.

In Ilocos Sur, products bought from Cabugao, Caoayan, Narvacan, San Emilio, Santiago, Sinait, and Sta. Lucia towns and Vigan City were tilapia, milkfish, pork, rice, and different kinds of vegetables.

Fruits, vegetables, and fishes were bought from the farmer-suppliers in Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan, the DA said.

“This move was done in order to ensure that the farmers’ income continues amid the pandemic,” it added.

Aside from their partnership with the LGUs, the farmers are also able to sell their products directly to the consumers through the “Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita” where consumers can buy agri-products at a reasonable price. (PNA)