SP gives nod on Capitol link with DA for natl projects

By Florence F. Hibionada

The Iloilo Provincial Government will soon see the official start of a link-up in the project implementation of the Department of Agriculture (DA).  Covering nationally-funded programs, the DA regional office here will make official said move following last week's approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by the Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP).

Representing the province will be Governor Niel Tupas who earlier sought for the SP body's nod.  Contained in Committee Report No. 2, Tupas got his approval as per recommendation by the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on Ordinances, Legal Matters and Inter-Government Relations.

“Wherefore, since the execution of subject Memorandum of Agreement between the Province of Iloilo and the DA-Regional Field Unit VI will strengthen the agriculture and fisheries sector through modernization, greater participation among LGUs, farmers and fisherfolks, NGOs and people empowerment, the Committee hereby recommends that the above mentioned request of the Honorable Governor Niel Tupas Sr. be duly approved,” excerpts of the Committee Report obtained by The News Today stated.

The link-up will see project implementation of various nationally-funded programs under Republic Act 8435 otherwise known as the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of AFMA.