Province of Dinagat Islands - As recipients of the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) Package of Technology, the Cabalawan Farmers Association in Barangay Garcia, Libjo, conducted a one-day DFP 101 orientation on November 25, 2024.

Attended by members who had not participated in the June 2023 training of trainers, this activity aimed to equip them with essential DFP knowledge and skills such as Smartphone 101, agricultural applications, and social media marketing.

Romelita F. Mate,  the association secretary, served as the resource person during the one-day activity.

The Information Services Section of the ATI Caraga, led by OIC-ISS Chief Jason Paul Dads Jampac and Ressell Angelie Fetalsana, provided support and guidance. Mr. Rene Fideles from the Municipal Agriculture Office of Libjo, PDI, was also present during the activity.

“We are very thankful that through this program, we are able to share knowledge with our co-farmers in Libjo, especially here in our farmers association. Through these gadgets and equipment, we can apply our knowledge in using smartphones in our farming practices,” said Ronnie Beronguis, Chairman of Cabalawan Farmers Association.