Davao de Oro continues Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Initiatives

 

Davao de Oro Province--- With the “Bayanihan 4Ps+” as the province’s blueprint in governance, Davao de Oro continues to ascend towards progress thru infrastructure projects and agricultural development which speeds up the delivery of local produce to markets through road networks, upgrade farming practices of its local farmers and making far flung areas much more accessible than before.

Through the Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO) more or less 80 infrastructure projects were currently on-going in construction. These projects includes road concreting, construction of potable water systems, bridge construction, multi-purpose building, covered court, and rehabilitation and improvement of various projects. These on-going projects will lay the foundations towards ensured progress in various places within the province. For its long term effects, the said projects will not just provide comfort for the residents, with proper utilization, these will open opportunities for business ventures, provide easy access to tourism destinations, transport of agricultural produce from the high-lands to town proper and more job opportunities for the locals.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Agriculturist’s Office (PAGRO) continues to support local farmers in the province through various initiatives. The Rice Expansion Project in Bahi, Maragusan, Davao de Oro continues to operate. As of December 2020, 3.38 hectares of land was cleared and grubbed, 0.87 hectares completely converted to rice area and 2.51 hectares is available for conversion. This project aims to expand rice production capacity of the province ensuring food security for its people.

On agri-fishery initiatives, the province also turned-over Fishing Paraphernalias to Fisherfolks in Mabini, Maco, and Pantukan. Total materials given were 133 units of gill net, 110 units of multiple hand line, 43 units of hook and line, 5 Tuna handline, 10 units jigger with flasher, 2005 bags of bangus feeds, 150,000 pcs. of Bangus Garungan and 1 unit fiberglass banca with complete accessories.

PAGRO also conducted lecture on vegetable, sweet corn, adlay production and natural farming technology system and demonstration of bio pesticides and fertilizers for farmer’s organization in Longanapan, Laak, Davao de Oro. These various interventions of the provincial government concretes the path towards sustainable development.

 (Jasteen P. Abella, Information Division Davao de Oro)

Develop More Filipino Athletes!

 (The Philippine Star) 

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Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero. Philstar.com/File

MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero yesterday asked the Philippine Sports Commission to revisit its grassroots development programs and create opportunities for homegrown athletes to achieve their Olympic dreams.

And with this, Escudero said, the PSC should help minimize the recruitment of Fil-foreign athletes by national sports associations (NSAs) seeking shortcuts to victory in international competitions.

Escudero said many sports associations have relied too much on Fil-foreign athletes, leaving their doors half-closed to homegrown athletes who strive hard to get noticed in PSC-organized Batang Pinoy, the Palarong Pambansa and other regional grassroots competitions.

“It will not be good for our homegrown athletes if these NSAs would continue to rely on the Fil-foreign athletes. This is the NSAs’ shortcut formula to success, tapping trained athletes who are ready to compete,” Escudero said.

Escudero said the PSC has enough years to develop local athletes for the 2019 SEA Games, which the Philippines would host after Brunei announced its withdrawal from the task last year.

“The PSC should pounce on the opportunity from this hosting chore,” Escudero said. “There is the Palarong Pambansa, the Batang Pinoy, and other national games organized by the other NSAs. We can still aspire for the overall SEAG crown with a sound program.”

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Escudero also noted the Philippines’s drive to an Olympic medal should also focus further than next year’s Rio de Janeiro Summer Games.

“If possible, we should prepare our athletes for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics from the Batang Pinoy and Palarong Pambansa programs and we should refrain from relying on the Fil-foreign athletes. I am not against them, but we should create opportunities to the homegrown athletes and prove that our programs are really working,” Escudero said.

No Filipino athlete has won an Olympic medal since boxer Mansueto Velasco took home a silver from the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.

The Philippines last won the overall championship when it hosted the Southeast Asian Games in 2005. It was downhill for the Filipino athletes in the regional meet since then.