by DAR July 9, 2021 Farmer-members of Bukluran ng Mamamayan ng Concepcion Sariaya, Quezon at Pinagbakuran Inc. at Kalipunan ng Manggagawa a...
July 9, 2021
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) officials led by Secretary Brother John Castriciones conducted a dialogue with the farmers’ groups in the provinces of Quezon and Laguna to resolve their agrarian reform problems, and look for ways to advance their welfare.
DAR Secretary Brother John Castriciones holds dialogue with the Quezon province farmers.
Farmer-members of Bukluran ng Mamamayan ng Concepcion Sariaya, Quezon at Pinagbakuran Inc. at Kalipunan ng Manggagawa at Magniniyog sa Niyugan Gitnang Quezon, and those belonging to Laguna are members of Imok ARC Women’s and Farmers’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative (IARCWFMPC) were able to raise their agrarian-related issues to the DAR Secretary.
Included among their issues raised is their fear of losing ownership of their lands and their request to continuously be provided with support services, particularly the extension of farm-to-market road in their barangay
Brother John invited the farmers to visit the DAR Central Office in Quezon City where they could rigorously tackle their plan of action and other options in resolving their concerns.
“Let’s set a date where your farmer-representatives, leaders and lawyers could meet me in my office to thoroughly discuss your plight. List down issues you want to raise with President Rodrigo Duterte, and I will give it to him in one of our Cabinet meetings because the farmers are close to the President’s heart,” Castriciones said.
Ka Vangie Mendoza, President of Pesante Pilipinas, said the farmers are now earning more because of the DAR’s intervention which include tractors, capital and other livelihood support the DAR provides.
“Eversince Castriciones assumed his leadership at the DAR, the farmers’ woes were heard and they have continuously received various support services. We don’t need to rally in front of their office. All that we ask is the continuing provision of support because we are beginning to feel the positive impact of their assistance,” she said.
Support Services Office Undersecretary Emily Padilla said she was touched hearing Ka Vangie’s words because her testimony proves that there is still hope for the farmers.
“Seeing these farmers experiencing better lives gives us more motivation to continue to visit various rural and far-flung areas in the country to listen to their sentiments and be informed of their needs so that we can provide them the proper assistance that would improve their lives,” Padilla said.
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| Farmer-members of Bukluran ng Mamamayan ng Concepcion Sariaya, Quezon at Pinagbakuran Inc. at Kalipunan ng Manggagawa at Magniniyog sa Niyugan Gitnang Quezon, and those belonging to Laguna are members of Imok ARC Women’s and Farmers’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative (IARCWFMPC) were able to raise their agrarian-related issues to the DAR Secretary. |
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) officials led by Secretary Brother John Castriciones conducted a dialogue with the farmers’ groups in the provinces of Quezon and Laguna to resolve their agrarian reform problems, and look for ways to advance their welfare.
DAR Secretary Brother John Castriciones holds dialogue with the Quezon province farmers.
Farmer-members of Bukluran ng Mamamayan ng Concepcion Sariaya, Quezon at Pinagbakuran Inc. at Kalipunan ng Manggagawa at Magniniyog sa Niyugan Gitnang Quezon, and those belonging to Laguna are members of Imok ARC Women’s and Farmers’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative (IARCWFMPC) were able to raise their agrarian-related issues to the DAR Secretary.
Included among their issues raised is their fear of losing ownership of their lands and their request to continuously be provided with support services, particularly the extension of farm-to-market road in their barangay
Brother John invited the farmers to visit the DAR Central Office in Quezon City where they could rigorously tackle their plan of action and other options in resolving their concerns.
“Let’s set a date where your farmer-representatives, leaders and lawyers could meet me in my office to thoroughly discuss your plight. List down issues you want to raise with President Rodrigo Duterte, and I will give it to him in one of our Cabinet meetings because the farmers are close to the President’s heart,” Castriciones said.
Ka Vangie Mendoza, President of Pesante Pilipinas, said the farmers are now earning more because of the DAR’s intervention which include tractors, capital and other livelihood support the DAR provides.
“Eversince Castriciones assumed his leadership at the DAR, the farmers’ woes were heard and they have continuously received various support services. We don’t need to rally in front of their office. All that we ask is the continuing provision of support because we are beginning to feel the positive impact of their assistance,” she said.
Support Services Office Undersecretary Emily Padilla said she was touched hearing Ka Vangie’s words because her testimony proves that there is still hope for the farmers.
“Seeing these farmers experiencing better lives gives us more motivation to continue to visit various rural and far-flung areas in the country to listen to their sentiments and be informed of their needs so that we can provide them the proper assistance that would improve their lives,” Padilla said.
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