Group to help CL farmers

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— The upcoming Agribusiness Support for Promotion and Investment in Regional Expo (Aspire) at Robinsons Starmills here tomorrow (Sept. 19) is expected to promote competitiveness among farmers and those in the fisheries sector as well as attached industries in the agricultural sector.

This as the Department of Agriculture, through the program, “will advocate for investment opportunities to push for agri-business investment, and build a strong relationship with other government and private sector industry groups.”

The event was designed by the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) with the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Divisions in the regions as lead orchestrator. Region 3 is among the first regions to initiate the program.

AMAS said that the project overview said it aims to integrate market development services to farmers, fishers, micro small and medium enterprise (MSME); promote regional commodities to showcase strong backward and forward linkages with farmers and fisherfolks; develop the capacities of local farmers and fisherfolks and MSMEs to optimize market opportunities; and promote/ advocate investment opportunities to encourage market investments.

The Pampanga leg will feature Regional Trade Fair, Market Matching, B2B, Investment Forum and Business Counseling for small, medium and micro enterprises.

The ongoing road widening and upgrading in Barangay San Pablo has been causing massive inconvenience to motorists and commuters passing by the area.

The local government here has already called the attention of the Department of Public Works and Highways, who facilitates the construction, but are yet to implement measures to address the issue.