TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan (PIA) - - Some 25 regional government agencies have forged a memorandum of understanding to support the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program in Cagayan Valley Region.

The agreement specifies the significant duties and responsibilities of each agency to attain the goal of uplifting the living condition of families belonging to the marginalized sector of society. 

Regional Director Lucia Suyu-Alan of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 2 and chairperson of the EPAHP convergence initiative said through the coordination and convergence of essential services provided by the partner agencies, the EPAHP will play a vital role in attaining the national government's thrusts of combating hunger and poverty in the country. 

"I am very delighted to have here with us our partners that have signified their intent to ignite synergy of commitments for this program. From 18 partners last year, we now have 25, which is indeed a milestone for the implementation of the region's hunger and poverty alleviation program," Alan said during the ceremonial signing of the agreement. 

She also said DSWD has targeted 20 community-based organizations to be assisted with the registration of their respective databases and digital mapping systems which will be essential in the realization of EPAHP's thrusts.