Abaca farmers in Bicol are receiving critical support from PhilFIDA-5 as the agency works with local government units and national agencies to secure financial aid for rehabilitating plantations destroyed by recent storms.
The mushroom farming training program in Bicol has provided Philippine Army soldiers stationed in isolated areas with essential skills to boost their food security and support livelihood initiatives.
The National Commission of Senior Citizens distributed PHP250,000 in cash incentives to sixteen senior citizens from Camalig, Albay, as part of the recognition of their achievements and milestones in life.