RDC visits proposed site for Kasla Plantation at 3ID
Regional Development Council (RDC) chairperson Governor Salvacion S Perez of the Province of Antique and party visited Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz Wednesday to inspect the proposed site for jatropha (Kasla) plantation in line with the government's efforts to ease the country’s dependence on imported crude oil. 3ID offers about 3,000 hectares for Kasla plantation.
Together with Salvacion are PRO6 Regional Director Geary Barias and Wilfredo J Homicillada of RDC.
Major General Victor S. Ibrado, the commanding general of 3rd Infantry Division, welcomed the group and guided them to the Kasla plantation.
Salvacion and party was briefed by Lt. Col. Deasis, the Division Civil Military Operations Officer, on the Civilian and Military Personnel for Growth and Modernization in Agriculture (CAMP GMA) projects at 3ID camp and the propagation of Jatropha that is being undertaken by spearhead troopers.
Jatropha is a drought resistant shrub or small tree whose seeds can be processed to produce oil that can then be converted into-bio-diesel. Found throughout the Philippines, jatropha has an economic life of 35 years and can live up to 50 years. It grows fast with little or no need for maintenance.
After the inspection Barias also gave an update on the Peace & Order situation of Region 6.
The culmination of the activity was the static display presented by some of the Candidate Soldiers of the Division Training Unit (DTU) at the 3ID grandstand.
It was a wonderful and memorable experience for them as they found Camp Peralta very conducive for socialization and relaxation.