DDO GIVES VEGGIE SEEDS, FERTILIZERS
DAVAO DE ORO - With the serious threat brought by Covid-19, boosting our immune system while the communities are at home quarantine remains a challenge.
Due to the strict implementation of the Regional Lockdown and Enhanced Community Quarantine brought by the dangers imposed by Covid-19, access to fresh and healthy goods may now be limited and may compromise opportunities of getting a well-balanced diet.
Through the initiative of the Provincial Agriculturist’s Office (Pagro) of Davao de Oro in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Davao High Value Crops Development Program, an 8-in-1 Vegetable (Pinakbet) seeds and bio-fertilizers were given to homes who are willing to cultivate vegetables in their backyards.
For more access to everyone, Pagro coordinates with every municipal agriculturist as well as officials in the barangay level following guidelines of the community quarantine for a much safer and equitable distribution of the seeds.
A total of 954 clients coming from Pantukan, Maragusan, Montevista, Laak, Maco, Mabini, Nabunturan, women’s sector, walk-in and social media clients were already accommodated. /
We have ensured that this money will not be used for politics. This is not the money of any politician. The people deserve this money as one of the government’s assistance as we face this crisis. ALEX ROLDAN Regional Director, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG-Davao)