New MAFC and MFARMC officers took oath in Cantilan town
CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur -- Cantilan Local Chief Executive Philip A. Pichay
successfully officiated the Oath Taking of the newly elected officers of the
Municipal Agriculture and Fishery Council (MAFC) and Municipal Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Management Council (MFARMC) recently in Cantilan, Surigao del
Sur.
Mayor Pichay emphasized their vital role as he encouraged the new
officers to be more active and resilient amidst the challenges facing in the
agri-fishery sector.
"The stronger the cooperatives, the stronger the federations, the better
for the people of Cantilan," Pichay noted.
Municipal Agriculturist, Ceasar Q. Blanco, turned over the key of
responsibilities to the new MAFC Chair John Elven G. Vega, and the new MFARMC
Chair, Nicolas P. Azarcon.
The MAFC & MFARMC accordingly will serve as the local policy-making body
and partners in developing agriculture and fishery initiatives. They play
vital roles as a channel of communication and as enablers for responsiveness,
relevance, transparency, and accountability.
Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Director Engr. Ricardo M. Oñate, Jr.,
Provincial Agriculturist, Marcos M. Quico, and SB Member, Hon. Romeo Emmanuel
D. Azarcon, were also in attendance to grace the momentous event, sharing their
enthusiasm and commitment to helping the farmers and fisherfolk in Cantilan
town. Bacphil Planters Fertilizer Corporation has also participated as one
of the benefactors for the successful event, it was learned.
(NGPB/MAO/LGU-Cantilan/PIA-
