BUTUAN CITY, March 25 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) 13 (Caraga) announced on Wednesday that it has begun accepting applications for the Summer Youth Internship Program.

The internship will run from April 24 to June 30 and will be open to 20 youths in the region who are eager to familiarize themselves with government agriculture services.

"The program is seen to initiate the youth to public service, and involve and acquaint them with the new programs and projects of the government, and consequently, draw their understanding and support," the DA-13 said in a statement.

Of the 20 allocations, five will be reserved for differently abled individuals interested in learning about government services.

Qualified youth applicants to the...