CLGU, DA-SAAD, Army hand-over livestock to People’s Organization

MAGPET, Cotabato - The City Local Government Unit (CLGU) of Kidapawan, Department of Agriculture, and 72nd Infantry (Gabay) Battalion facilitated the distribution of livestock (high breed goats) to 4 Barangays of Kidapawan City om September 11, 2020, at the Cooperative Training Center of Kidapawan City.

The Special Area for Agriculture Development (SAAD) Intervention Program under the Department of Agriculture as part of SAAD handed-over 42 Upgraded Dairy Goats to the organized Peoples Organization (PO) of Brgy. San Roque, Sto Niño, Sibawan and Malinan all of Kidapawan City.

The said dispersal was facilitated by Ms. Maimona Amil, Regional SAAD focal person; Ms. Charie Lyn Quinlat, SAAD Coordinator; Dr. Eugine Gornez, City Veterinarian; Hon. Peter Salik, City Councilor; personnel of DA-SAAD and troops of Bravo Company under 1LT ROBINE BACCAY of 72IB.

“Our LGU, LGAs and 72IB are working really hard to give you the best quality and selfless service in our communities. The City is very thankful for the efforts and hardworks of our partner gov't agencies especially the 72IB. Rest assured that the city council will give full support in our joint effort in maintaining the peace and order of the city,” Hon. Peter Salik, City Councilor said in his message.

In response, LTC Rey T Alvarado, Commanding Officer 72IB expressed his gratitude for the support of the LGU and LGA which made the activity successful.

He also assured that the 72IB will support all the projects and programs of government intended for the people of North Cotabato.

Source: Civil-Military Operations Office, 72nd Infantry Battalion, Joint Task Force Agila, PA