Coffee enterprise to boost Bontoc trade, livelihood
>> Friday, August 11, 2023
By Christy Mae Che-es -
Pangesfan
BONTOC,
Mountain Province - In an exciting development for the local coffee industry in
this capital town, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Aliwes Arabica coffee
consolidation, processing and marketing enterprise was held here July 20 in
Barangay Mainit.
The project aims not only to develop the town’s coffee industry but also its neighboring municipalities.
It aims to increase the annual gross income of the enterprise and provide employment to locals.
The event served as a symbolic commitment to strengthening the economic potential of the municipality and empowering coffee farmers.
The coffee enterprise is set to have a significant impact on the local coffee industry and the livelihoods of small-scale coffee farmers, officials said.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Department of Agriculture Cordillera Administrative Region Regional Executive Director Cameron Odsey expressed optimism about the positive impact of the Aliwes Arabica Coffee Enterprise on the local economy and community.
He said this initiative was not only about improving coffee production but also empowering farmers and fostering a sense of collective prosperity.
Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., extended his appreciation to the DA-CAR for its support to the municipality.
“ Today, we embark on a journey that harnesses the abundance of our natural resources, particularly the exceptional Arabica coffee that flourishes in our highlands. With this project, we aim to establish Aliwes Arabica Coffee Enterprise as a regional hub for coffee production, processing, and marketing, bringing recognition to our municipality's name far beyond our borders” he added.
Rep. Maximo Dalog, Jr., urged beneficiaries to develop the coffee industry.
He added the event was a symbol of the community's resilience and determination to grow, innovate, and contribute to the economic prosperity of the region.
Provincial Administrator Franklin Odsey who represented Gov. Bonifacio Lacwasan, Jr., said the event was a testament and result of the unity and cooperation of government agencies in implementing programs towards community development.
In her message, Coffee Enterprise manager of Aliwes Irrigation Association Rosalina Malafo said the project would provide them with better market access, fair prices for their produce, and improved living conditions for recipients and their families.
The project aims not only to develop the town’s coffee industry but also its neighboring municipalities.
It aims to increase the annual gross income of the enterprise and provide employment to locals.
The event served as a symbolic commitment to strengthening the economic potential of the municipality and empowering coffee farmers.
The coffee enterprise is set to have a significant impact on the local coffee industry and the livelihoods of small-scale coffee farmers, officials said.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Department of Agriculture Cordillera Administrative Region Regional Executive Director Cameron Odsey expressed optimism about the positive impact of the Aliwes Arabica Coffee Enterprise on the local economy and community.
He said this initiative was not only about improving coffee production but also empowering farmers and fostering a sense of collective prosperity.
Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., extended his appreciation to the DA-CAR for its support to the municipality.
“ Today, we embark on a journey that harnesses the abundance of our natural resources, particularly the exceptional Arabica coffee that flourishes in our highlands. With this project, we aim to establish Aliwes Arabica Coffee Enterprise as a regional hub for coffee production, processing, and marketing, bringing recognition to our municipality's name far beyond our borders” he added.
Rep. Maximo Dalog, Jr., urged beneficiaries to develop the coffee industry.
He added the event was a symbol of the community's resilience and determination to grow, innovate, and contribute to the economic prosperity of the region.
Provincial Administrator Franklin Odsey who represented Gov. Bonifacio Lacwasan, Jr., said the event was a testament and result of the unity and cooperation of government agencies in implementing programs towards community development.
In her message, Coffee Enterprise manager of Aliwes Irrigation Association Rosalina Malafo said the project would provide them with better market access, fair prices for their produce, and improved living conditions for recipients and their families.
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