LIBON, Albay (March 12, 2026)—The Department of Agriculture (DA) launched a major regional development initiative on Thursday, with Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. personally overseeing the distribution of over P65 million in agricultural interventions to local farmers and fisherfolk in this town that widely recognized as the “rice granary of Albay.”
Held at Pantao Port, the event underscores the DA’s strategic focus on boosting productivity, ensuring food security, and improving rural livelihoods, in line with directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The interventions cover multiple sectors, providing farmers with the tools, inputs, and technical support they need to thrive.
By combining direct investments, technical guidance, and infrastructure development, the agency seeks to enhance productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and promote sustainable practices.
With this high-profile rollout, Albay is positioned to serve as a model for coordinated regional agri-fishery development, demonstrating how targeted government support can drive productivity, resilience, and inclusive economic growth. ### (Photos by Darrel Gultia, DA-OSEC Comms)
