TACLOBAN CITY- Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez of this city lead in the distribution of financial assistance from President Rodrigo R. Duterte to 120 typhoon’ Ursula’ affected farmers in the northern part of the city on March 6 at the City Hall North Extension in Brgy. 106 Sto. Niño.
A total of P884,000 was released to the livestock farmers during the distribution activity. Each beneficiary was given an amount ranging from P3,000 to P5,000.
Aside from the beneficiaries in barangay Sto Niño, the recipient-farmers were also from Barangays 100, 101, 105, 108, 103, 98, 107 and 71 Naga-naga.
Meantime, four farmers’ associations namely; Tagpuro Farmers Association (FA), New Kawayan FA, Sta. Elena Integrated FA, Paglaum FA received P20,000,respectively.
The cash aid aims to assist farmers in the development of their livestock production, said Mayor Romualdez.
Present during the distribution of financial assistance were City Veterinarian Dr. Eunice Alcantara and Raymund Romualdez, the local executive’s son.(TACLOBAN CITY
INFORMATION OFFICE)
