Gov. Rafy Shows Love to La Union Farmers thru 5-Peso top-up in Palay Price
By: Geraldine B. Salazar-Lucero, PIO | Photos By: PIO | Date: October 5, 2023
"Agyamankami la unay kanyam Gov. Rafy gapu daytoy naisangsangayan a programa nga intulongmo kadakami, satisfied kami la unay iti presyo tatta ti producemi nga irik. Sapay la koma ta agtultuloy daytoy a programa ti probinsya tapno ad-adu pay ti mabenepisyaran a mannalon," expressed Mr. Ramon Abad, a farmer from San Juan, La Union and beneficiary of Palay Marketing Assistance program for Legislators and Local Government Units (PALLGU).
Just like Mr. Abad, farmers in La Union celebrate with gratitude as the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), under the leadership of Gov. Raphaelle Veronica "Rafy" Ortega-David, took a stride to increase their profit by providing additional Php 5.00 incentives in every kilo of rice sold on top of the current government support price at Php 19.00 per kilo.
This was the result of the adaptation and implementation of the PALLGU in the province, made possible through a Memorandum of Agreement between Gov. Rafy Ortega-David and the National Food Authority (NFA).
Gov. Rafy Ortega-David emphasized the importance of PALLGU in supporting the farming community that plays an integral role in the province's economic growth. She believes that empowering and investing in farmers are key steps toward realizing La Union's vision of becoming the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025.
As of October 5, 2023, a total of Php 8.3 million has been allocated and disbursed to local farmers through the PALLGU program, further demonstrating the PGLU's unwavering commitment to the welfare of its agricultural sector.
Gov. Rafy is initiating another PALLGU MOA, securing an additional allocation of Php 20 million that will enable more farmers to benefit in the increased rice price premium.
As La Union takes steps to boost its agricultural sector, kaprobinsiaan mannalon anticipates more positive impact of said program on the province's agricultural landscape and economic growth. With Gov. Rafy and PGLU's support, farmers in La Union are well on their way to achieving greater success.
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