Romblon Governor Trina Firmalo-Fabic said the province recently conducted a Skills Training and Livelihood Program for indigenous women, as well as the distribution of Rhode Island chicks and a veterinary medical mission for pets.
“Ngayong Agosto, isinagawa natin ang Skills Training and Livelihood Program para sa mga katutubong kababaihan ng Sibuyan Island, kabilang ang pamamahagi ng mga alagang Rhode Island chicks upang makatulong sa kanilang kabuhayan at pagsasagawa ng Veterinary Medical Mission para sa mga alagang aso at pusa,” Firmalo-Fabic said.
The governor also highlighted the implementation of a pig dispersal initiative in Barangay Cantagda, Cajidiocan, designed to provide beneficiaries with additional and sustainable sources of income.
“Sa Brgy. Cantagda sa Cajidiocan, isinagawa rin ang Piglets Dispersal for Breeding and Piglets Production, na layong magbigay ng dagdag na pagkakakitaan at mas sustainable na oportunidad sa mga benepisyaryo,” she added.
Meanwhile, Firmalo-Fabic acknowledged the support of various government agencies, local officials, and partners who helped carry out the programs.
“Kasama natin sa mga programang ito sina IPMR Ireen Roa, Doc Ralph Fabon at team ng ProVet, ang GAD Office, NCIP, SP Cary Falculan, SP Nene Solis, SP Guds Mortel, at sina Mayor Noel Machon, Mayor Greggy Ramos, at Mayor Nanding Marin,” she said.
The governor likewisw reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to expanding initiatives that improve livelihoods and create more opportunities for Romblomanons.
“Patuloy nating palalawakin ang mga programang nagbibigay ng kabuhayan, oportunidad, at pag-asa sa ating mga kababayan,” Firmalo-Fabic said.