by Edwin C. Lagumbay Jr.
As part of his anti-poverty initiative, Cong. Anton F. Lagdameo, Jr. of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte allotted under his pork barrel funds a total of 3.5 Million Pesos for livelihood projects that would directly benefit his constituents.
Based on the approved SARO from the DBM, Cong. Lagdameo has earmarked 1M Pesos for the Municipality of Sto.Tomas for the implementation of income-generating projects such as hollow block making, one (1) mortar mixer and a biodegradable waste shredder geared to fully enhance the locality’s concrete products and soil conditioner production. His project is projected to aid in the LGU’s Ecological Solid Waste Management Program.
The young congressman has also funded a total of 1.5 Million Pesos as assistance to LGU- Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) for the implementation of a Poultry Raising Project (1M) and micro-financing programs (500T) which is envisioned to boost the entrepreneurial capabilities of women in the island.
In addition, Lagdameo is also allotting 1 Million Pesos thru the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI (DA-RFU XI) for the realization of a Small and Medium Enterprise/livelihood Program thru organic Farming for high value crops. This will be implemented in the barangays of the 2nd District of the province.
Ms. Gene-Rose Tecson, Chief of Staff of Cong. Lagdameo, further revealed that the office is just waiting for the issuance of a Notice of Cash Allotment (NCA) from the DBM to commence the implementation of the said projects.
These projects are being funded as part of Cong. Lagdameo’s Barangayanihan Development Program which is particularly aimed at helping every family in the district to increase their productivity and generate income in support of the national government’s thrust on poverty alleviation.
