TUBOD, Lanao del Norte (PIA) -- The provincial government of Lanao del Norte (PGLDN), through its Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), turned over a free-range chicken and backyard duckery project to farmers in the 123rd Base Command, a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) community located in Tagoloan town.
Through the directive of Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo, the said initiative, funded under the 5 percent gender and development of the provincial government, aims to provide alternative livelihood activities among the community members.
The farmers received a total of 300 heads of chickens and 500 ducks, along with essential feeds and vitamins necessary for breeding. This substantial support is poised to bolster their economic prospects and enhance food security within the community.
The 123rd Base Command, a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) community located in Tagoloan town receive free-range chicken and backyard duckery project. (Photo courtesy: PIO Lanao del Norte
Deputy Base Commander Said Untong expressed heartfelt gratitude to the provincial government for extending invaluable assistance to their community. He added, "We expect the initiative to not only enhance livelihood opportunities but also cultivate greater resilience and self-sufficiency among the residents."
Also present to assist with the activity were personnel from the 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and the Tagoloan Municipal Agriculture Office. (PIO Lanao del Norte/PIA-10/Lanao del Norte)
