CFAD grantees should not be picky

by Noel Baguio

 

TAGUM CITY - People’s organizations (POs) should not be choosy on their membership or prospective clients, especially those who wish to benefit from the livelihood facilities funded by the Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD).

World Bank (WB) CFAD Consultant Luningning Bondoc stressed that lowly members and farmers should get an equal opportunity in availing the projects under the CFAD, which is the livelihood portfolio of the WB-financed Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP).

This is to ensure that development gains springing from the livelihood investments will truly benefit a broader segment of the society, particularly the poor, in support of President Aquino’s goal of promoting inclusive growth.

“’Wag tayong mamili ng magiging miyembro at beneficiary. Dapat nating isali lalo na yung walang-wala para hindi sila mapag-iwanan sa kaunlaran (We should not be choosy in selecting our members and beneficiaries so we can attain inclusive growth),” Bondoc told leaders of PO grantees during a WB review mission at the Provincial Capitol.

WB consultants visited the province to assess the livelihood projects proposed by eight POs who qualified for the resource-based livelihood assistance under the new Provincial CFAD portfolio in the amount of P10 million.

Gov. Rodolfo P. del Rosario earlier expressed confidence the livelihood projects would help bring a dramatic turn-around in the socio-economic progress of the communities.

These projects include a multi-pass rice mill, banana flour milling facilities, rice and cacao post-harvest facilities, copra dryer and coco shell charcoal machine and rubber nursery.

The Governor earlier called on the POs to rally behind his administration in the revolt against poverty, by supporting his development agenda P.E.O.P.L.E.

“Our revolution today is not anymore aimed at toppling any regime, but to defeat poverty,” he said. (Noel Baguio DAVNOR PGO)

CFAD grantees should not be picky

 by Noel Baguio

 

TAGUM CITY - People’s organizations (POs) should not be choosy on their membership or prospective clients, especially those who wish to benefit from the livelihood facilities funded by the Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD).

World Bank (WB) CFAD Consultant Luningning Bondoc stressed that lowly members and farmers should get an equal opportunity in availing the projects under the CFAD, which is the livelihood portfolio of the WB-financed Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP).

This is to ensure that development gains springing from the livelihood investments will truly benefit a broader segment of the society, particularly the poor, in support of President Aquino’s goal of promoting inclusive growth.

“’Wag tayong mamili ng magiging miyembro at beneficiary. Dapat nating isali lalo na yung walang-wala para hindi sila mapag-iwanan sa kaunlaran (We should not be choosy in selecting our members and beneficiaries so we can attain inclusive growth),” Bondoc told leaders of PO grantees during a WB review mission at the Provincial Capitol.

WB consultants visited the province to assess the livelihood projects proposed by eight POs who qualified for the resource-based livelihood assistance under the new Provincial CFAD portfolio in the amount of P10 million.

Gov. Rodolfo P. del Rosario earlier expressed confidence the livelihood projects would help bring a dramatic turn-around in the socio-economic progress of the communities.

These projects include a multi-pass rice mill, banana flour milling facilities, rice and cacao post-harvest facilities, copra dryer and coco shell charcoal machine and rubber nursery.

The Governor earlier called on the POs to rally behind his administration in the revolt against poverty, by supporting his development agenda P.E.O.P.L.E.

“Our revolution today is not anymore aimed at toppling any regime, but to defeat poverty,” he said. (Noel Baguio DAVNOR PGO)

Sarangani town receives P15M assistance from Sagittarius Mines

By ISAGANI PALMA

 MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 23, 2012) – This municipality has received over P15-million worth of assistance for its educational and sustainable alternative programs from Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI).