LAOAG CITY, April 23 -- The province of Ilocos Norte distributed PHP16 million worth of cattle to 261 farmer-beneficiaries on Tuesday.

The recipients were chosen based on individual or group request addressed to the "Agri Ka Dito" hotline of the provincial government.

The cattle distribution program is funded by the province's share in tobacco excise tax.

"Cattle raising is a good livelihood. For those who wish to have one, please request whatever you need in agriculture, livestock, fisheries and livelihood, and we will do our best to help you," Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc said during the distribution ceremony in Bacarra town.

Launched in 2022, the "Agri Ka Dito" program is a flagship program of the provincial government aimed to ...