In Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 186 farmers from San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, have received fertilizer assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) to support their rice production efforts.
The beneficiaries are registered under the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), a program under the DA’s Rice Program that identifies farmers, fisherfolk, and farm laborers eligible for government agricultural assistance.
The recipients cultivate a combined 150 hectares of rice land in the municipality and were provided with Complete (14-14-14) fertilizer, a balanced mix of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium designed to promote healthy plant growth.
“This program underscores the LGU’s dedication to enhancing the well-being of our farmers. It is a shared responsibility to ensure they receive adequate support to boost productivity and sustain their livelihoods. Together, we must continue strengthening the agricultural sector, which serves as the backbone of our local economy,” San Policarpo Councilor Cayetano Baldoza said during the turnover ceremony.
Agatha Kristy Casillano, agricultural technologist and rice focal person of the San Policarpo LGU, emphasized that the initiative aims to ease the burden of rising input costs while improving rice production in the region.
Local officials expressed their gratitude to DA Regional Field Office VIII Regional Executive Director Andrew Rodolfo Orais for the agency’s continuous support of programs that directly benefit farmers, recognizing their vital role in food security and economic sustainability.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
