DOLE, DAR turn over livelihood project for Magallanes fisherfolk
BUTUAN
CITY -- Taod-oy Farmers Livelihood Association (TFLA), one of the agrarian
groups assisted by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Norte
took a big step forward for their Bangus Production Project as they received
the raw materials, tools, and equipment, which was funded under the Department
of Labor and Employment Integrated Livelihood Program (DOLE-ILP), on June 16,
2021.
DOLE
Caraga Provincial Head Keith C. Duran was delighted for another milestone of
the group, with the convergence effort of the DAR, and local government unit of
Barangay Taod-oy of Magallanes town.
He
lauded the untiring support from said stakeholders to realize its common goal,
which aimed to ensure the productivity and income of the fisher folks in the
area.
DAR
Agusan del Norte head Andre B. Atega is happy to see the development project
which could provide income to the agrarian reform beneficiaries and livelihood
to the locals.
“Through
the partnership with the DAR and DOLE, the group’s proposed Bangus production
project is now a dream come true to the group after it finally receives
the materials and implements,” Atega said.
Chair
Eleonor D. Galera, expressed gratitude to DOLE and DAR for their convergence
initiatives for the release of the equipment to their association.
"This will be a great help for our members, especially those members involve in bangus production," Gallera added. (Gil E. Miranda, DAR Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
