DOST Siquijor Provincial Director (left) with Information Officer Jose Aldous Arbon II (right) distributing nutribuns to Basac Women's Association in Larena, Siquijor. (DOST Siquijor photo)
Provincial Director Engr. Mario de la Peña of the Department of Science and Technology- Siquijor Provincial Science and Technology Center (DOST-PSTC) led the distribution of nutribun packs to its assisted livelihood associations in the province of Siquijor on Jan. 13.
DOST in its distribution of nutribun to Tagmanocan Farmers Association of Lazi, Siquijor. (DOST Siquijor photo)
The team's first stop was in Basac, Larena for the Basac Women's Association (BWA) with its DOST-assisted project on vege-noodle production.
Second was in Liloan-Saguing Farmers Association (LISAFA) under Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) peanut and vermicomposting production.
Third was for Tagmanocan Farmers' Association under DOST (PCAARRD) Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS).
Fourth was for Triple M Farmers Association under CEST peanut and vermicomposting production, and finally, for Tambisan Farmers Association, also under DOST PCAARRD FITS.
DOST in its distribution of nutribun to Tambisan Farmers Association of Tambisan, Siquijor, Siquijor. (DOST Siquijor photo)
The members of the said livelihood groups noted damage on their crops as well as some incidental and minor destruction on their personal properties.
After Typhoon Odette, they gradually recovered and found new strength in pursuing their respective projects.
Like the buns that they received filled with nutrients, their hope would be as much the vital source of sustaining their livelihood.
Essentially, the members were on in their sentiment: “Dili binuang ang pagama ani nga nutribun (This nutribun is well-intended.) (PR/Jose Aldous Arbon II, DOST Siquijor PSTC-IO)
DOST in its distribution of nutribun to Liloan Saguing Farmers Association of Maria, Siquijor. (DOST Siquijor photo)
