Focusing on how to help people in business in developing their coconut products, the LGU Borongan, together with the Department of Trade and Industry, is conducting a Provincial Coconut Industry Investment and Financing Forum today, September 28, 2022, at the Borongan City Plaza.
The Provincial Coconut Industry Investment and Financing Forum is a two-day activity comprised of presentations from regional financing insurance program providers, industry experts, and coconut production and processing.
For the benefit of the coconut farmer-beneficiaries, each government agency partner will also be given a chance to present and discuss its current programs, projects, and activities.
City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan C. Agda conveyed his gratitude to DTI Provincial Director Ruthlema Samonte for spearheading the event.
“Hira ine nga ahensya an nagmamani-obra ngan nagasto hine nga atun activity,” Mayor Agda said.
In his speech, the participants applauded the mayor while talking about Libre Sakay, Libre Medisina, Dukwag Agrikultura, and the upcoming operation of the Borongan City Airport.
“Yana nga November magtitikang na an amon Libre Sakay ngan pagmatikang na ngani an Borongan City Airport kada niyo paglulugsong ha Point Mary Airport, libre para han mga turista an iyo sarakyan, the mayor proudly announced to the group.
Mayor Agda also noted how well-disciplined Boronganons are in terms of responsibly paying financing loans.
“Out of 380 applicants usa pala an nagsala hin dire pagbayad han aton kanan Dukwag Agrikultura, ngani ngada yana nga adlaw nakabayad na it hiya”, the mayor said.
Mayor Agda shared that hard work and prayers are the secrets to success before ending his speech.
Other officials from different agencies, led by the Provincial Director of DTI Ruthelma Samonte, also attended the event. These were Project Development Officer III of Philippine Coconut Authority-R8, Nita Babalcon, Vice-Chairman for Public Sector Representative, Regional Coconut Industry Council, Raulito A. Reyes, as well as different investors and businessmen from all over the region.
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