date:Jul 18, 2012
Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said the Aquino administration through the Department of Agriculture will continue to provide needed support and assistance to empower farming and fishing communities in Siargao, and enable small farmers and fisherfolk increase their productivity, earn decent incomes, and subsequently uplift their standard of living.
He said the DA will initially help Siargao produce 100 percent of its rice requirements in two to three years time, during a July 12 forum a