NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley (18 February 2014) – The Alcantara Group
of Companies proved its commitment to continue the legacy of giving as
it turned over 300 sacks of palay seeds to the Province of Compostela
Valley.
“Since my previous term as a governor in 2007, the Alcantara Group has
been generous to the communities of Compostela Valley and supportive
of the government’s development programs like its education program,”
said Governor Arturo T. Uy  in a turn-over ceremony on February 13 at
the Provincial Capitol.
The seeds worth P405,000 will be distributed to farmer beneficiaries
from the municipalities of New Bataan, Compostela, Montevista,
Nabunturan and Mawab. Each sack of palay seeds could cover three
hectares of land and it will take about four months before rice could
be harvested.
“These palay seeds symbolize hope for you and the only expected
counterpart is your hard work,” Alcantara Foundation executive
director Richlie Lyndon Magtulis told the farmer beneficiaries.
Magtulis added the Alcantara Group actually started its business
empire in the province, with Alsons (Alcantara and Sons, Inc.) as its
first company established in Nabunturan. Â As such, Magtulis said, “we
are committed to give something back to the communities.”
Governor Uy reminded the farmer beneficiaries to never be discouraged
when disasters strike their area as “the government will always look
for ways to continue the livelihood of its farmers, through the help
of and partnerships with the business sector”.
Compostela Valley was among those that were affected by heavy rainfall
and flooding that hit some parts of Mindanao in January this year. The
province was also devastated by Typhoon Pablo in 2012.
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