MANILA, Dec. 22 -- Farmers cooperatives in Bicol region received nearly PHP15 million in aid, including trucks and financial support, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
DA-Bicol Regional Executive Director Rodel Tornilla said the assistance to five cooperatives under the Corn and Cassava Program would enhance harvesting efficiency and transporting the produce.
The beneficiaries of the vehicles, each valued at PHP2.6 million, include the Daet Corn Growers Association, Inc. in Camarines Norte; the Pioduran Corn Cluster Organization and the Tula-Tula Pequeno Farmers' Agriculture Cooperative in Albay; the Del Rosario Corn Farmers' Association in Camarines Sur; and the Pandan Cassava Growers and Processors Federation in Catanduanes.
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