TACLOBAN CITY- The provincial government has extended P2.3 million financial assistance to three towns intended for their respective rice production program, among other priorities. The financial assistance given to the towns of Babatngon, Sta. Fe and Tanauan is part of the More Income in Countryside (MIC) for rice. The program provides financial assistance to the farmers in the province to help them become more productive. The town of Babatngon was given the highest allocation at P1.67 million intended to help its palay growers while an amount of P310,000 was extended to the rice farmers of Tanauan. About P135,000, meantime, was given to the farmers of Sta. Fe. According to the governor, improving the agriculture sector will help the farmers better their economic condition. “Let us continue to help or cooperate with one another for us to escape from the bondage of poverty. Your support to the project is your support to your livelihood,” Petilla added. (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT)
