ATI-Central Luzon conducted its third Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) caravan in Dipaculao, Aurora on March 9, 2023.
Hon. Franklin J. Reyes, Vice Mayor of Dipaculao, graced the activity.
"Malaking tulong ang programang ito sa ating mga magsasaka ng niyog. Nakita naming natin sa mga programa, sa mga poster na nakatayo, mula sa mismong puno ng niyog, scholarship para sa mga anak natin, at medical assistance ay maaari nating makuha dahil dito," said Hon. Reyes in his message.
The activity served as a platform to discuss programs under CFIDP. The farmers present during the program were able to learn and understand the various projects they can avail through CFIDP.
The program aims to increase the income and productivity of the coconut farmers in the country; promote poverty alleviation, education, and social equity; and rehabilitate and modernize the Philippine coconut industry.
Agencies present in the caravan included the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Municipal Agriculture Office - Dipaculao, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), DA-Regional Field Office 3, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech), and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist - Aurora.
The above-mentioned agencies presented the salient features of their respective program components and parts during the event.
