Two multimillion subprojects funded under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) were officially turned over today, October 25, 2022.

The Enterprise Production of Cassava Granules and Marketing amounting to over Php39 Million was turned over to the lead cluster Polo Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Polo SNMPC) — assisting five project beneficiary groups in South Cotabato.

“The implementation plan of PRDP does not end during the turnover ngayon. It is just the beginning na tayo ay mas mag kumayod pa para yung purpose natin na tulungan ang farmers na mag-improve ang kanilang estado ng pamumuhay ay mapanatili,” Polo SNMPC General Manager Karen Mae Daguro said.

On the other hand, Tupi Coffee Growers Association Incorporation (TUCOGAI) also ceremonially accepted the Enhancement of Production and Marketing of Dried Green Coffee Beans amounting to over Php17 M which benefits six farmer cooperatives and associations in the said province.

“Sana patuloy niyo kaming samahan sa paglalakbay upang ang South Cotabato ay makilala sa usaping kape,” said TUCOGAI Chairman Marcos Gabat.

Furthermore, PRDP-Rural Enterprises and Agriculture and Fisheries Productivity Component Head Esmael Mike Entao reiterated in his messages the importance of nourishing these projects as part of attaining the country’s longstanding outlook on food security.