𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃: As part of the continuing efforts to visit regions across the country for site visits and sub-project monitoring and validation, the Department of Agriculture – 4K Program conducted field visits in Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) from May 19–23, and Region 4B (MIMAROPA) from May 20–23 to visit several Ancestral Domains and Indigenous Peoples Organizations (IPOs).
In Region 9, the team was divided into two groups to cover more areas, monitor the interventions provided, and validate the current level of development. One group visited the Liargao Subanen Farmers Association in Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, and the Siayan Lupa Pusaka Subanen Association in Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte.
The second group visited the Cogonan Balay Pigyunan Association, Inc. in Cogonan, Labangan, and the Mate Subanen Farmers Association in Mate, Tigbao, both located in Zamboanga del Sur.
In Region 4B, the team visited Tagfasadi Fagayu Tau-Buid IPO in Brgy. Sabang, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, and R. Benniec Fisheries and Farmer Agriculture Cooperative in Brgy. Poypoy, Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro.
These visits aims to assess the current status of the interventions provided, and identify what further actions can be taken to help improve their livelihood on agriculture.
Special thanks to RPMO 9 and 4B for their support and effort in making these visits possible.
