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Ilocos Sur distributes aid to over 1,500 tobacco farmers
The municipal government of Sinait recognized the agricultural contributions of local tobacco farmers through a two-day financial assistance program. Mayor Glenn Guzman oversaw the distribution of support to nearly 1,600 farmers at the Municipal Auditorium.
LSN Philippines ·
SINAIT, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government here has completed a two-day financial assistance distribution program targeting 1,593 tobacco farmers, acknowledging their role in sustaining the local agricultural economy.
The initiative was spearheaded by Mayor Glenn Guzman in coordination with the Municipal Agriculture Office. The distribution took place at the Municipal Auditorium, where eligible farmers received their financial support as recognition of their contributions to the tobacco sector.
The assistance program underscores the municipal government's commitment to supporting farming communities that form the backbone of the region's agricultural output. Tobacco cultivation remains a significant livelihood source for residents across Ilocos Sur, with the crop contributing substantially to both household incomes and local economic activity.
Mayor Guzman emphasized the government's dedication to assisting farmers during the distribution period, reinforcing efforts to sustain rural livelihoods in the municipality. The program reflects broader provincial initiatives aimed at supporting agricultural workers and bolstering food and cash crop production across the Ilocos region.