CEBU, Philippines - The Department of Agriculture RFO (DA-7) recently turned over a tractor each to the municipalities of Sogod, Tabogon, Medellin, San Remegio, and Tuburan at the DA 7 Complex in Mandaue City.
The assistance is part of the rehabilitation efforts for Yolanda affected municipalities. The municipalities were among those hit by the strong typhoon Yolanda last year.
The five tractors, which cost Php11M, were turned over by DA OIC-Regional Director Angel Enriquez and Technical Directors Joel Elumba and Marina Hermoso.
The ceremonial turnover was attended by Congressman Benhur Salimbangon, Mayor Lissa Marie Streegan (LGU Sogod), Mayor Zigfred Duterte (LGU Tabogon), Municipal Agriculturist Aida Mamanao (LGU San Remigio), Municipal Agriculturist Edward Baring (LGU Medellin), and OIC-Municipal Agriculturist Esterlita Andales (LGU Tuburan) among others. (FREEMAN)