The province of La Union, although part of the Ilocos Region, is strategically located adjacent to CAR, specifically the province of Benguet, where fresh produce are abundant and where vegetable supplies are imported from.
Meanwhile, the local government of Caba expressed their appreciation for the assistance provided by the farmers of La Trinidad town, noting how the cooperation and support inspire people to stay united while also showing the excellence of community volunteerism.
“Isang malaking pasasalamat sa mga magsasaka ng La Trinidad, Benguet, sa kanilang mabuting kalooban at pagtulong sa mga karatig-bayan. Ang pagkakaroon ng ganitong mga samahan at suporta ay nagbibigay inspirasyon sa pagtataguyod ng pagkakaisa at kagalingan sa komunidad,” the local government of Caba said in a Facebook post.
Rafael Quiñones, a resident of Caba town and one of the recipients of the free cabbages, expressed his gratitude to the donors from La Trinidad town and the local government of Caba.
“Salamat [ti] adu [nga intedyo a tulong],” Quiñones said.
(Thank you so much for the assistance provided).