Kalinga rep’s office gives livelihood to 3 associations

By Gigi Dumallig

TABUK CITY, Kalinga-- Three associations from Barangay Agbannawag of this city recently received their pig production projects from the Congressional District Office of Kalinga Rep. Manuel Agyao.

Said associations were Hope of Life Widows Association (HOLWA), Purok 1 Water Works Association (P1WA) and the AgbannawagBinnadang Association (ABA).

CDO Livelihood coordinator Alexander Dulliyao said the group received four piglets each. The associations, based on the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) should provide the needed requirements and services to propagate and ensure the sustainability of the livelihood program.

During the MOA signing, HOLWA president Benita Regino expressed gratitude to Agyao for granting their request. Speaking for the group, Regino assured their commitment to ensure the sustainability of the pig production project.

This was the second project the group received from the congressman. They were also recipients of a meat processing livelihood project , which she said, was successful and progressing.

Regino bared the group intends to use some of the gains from the meat processing to buy feeds to sustain their pig production project, which would eventually provide their supply for the meat processing.

CDO Chief of Staff Engr. Samuel Bayangan said such projects are being prioritized for funding from the congressman’s Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) aiming to make better the lives of the Kalinga people. Efforts he said are also being exerted to acquire more funds from various national agencies to support the various development programs of the province.

Towards this goal, Bayangan encouraged the group to actively do their part in advancing their organizations maximizing the utilization of their financial assistance as a way of contributing to the development of livestock production of the province.

CDO administrative officer Alberto Dawaton, also encouraged the three recipient organizations to work together to ensure the success of their venture and conduct regular meetings for updating, planning and review of their financial statements to ensure the smooth flow of their livelihood endeavor.

A memorandum of agreement was also inked between the CDO and the three associations on the respective roles and obligations of both parties to ensure the proper implementation of the project.