The youth leaders of Ilocos Norte are actively preparing for the school season with their "Kits4Kids" project, which aims to provide essential school supplies for local students.
Educo Philippines and ChildFund Philippines Foundation Inc. are collaborating on the Child-Led Academy Project, expected to reach over 2,000 children in Bicol over the next 21 months.
More than 163,000 kilograms of assorted fresh vegetables from the Cordillera region have been sold through the Department of Agriculture's Kadiwa events and retail outlets nationwide, benefiting local farmers.
Recently, 700 farmers in Ilocos Norte benefited from PHP2.4 million worth of fertilizers and soil ameliorants to assist in post-typhoon recovery efforts.