By: Catherine Cueto

A TOTAL of seven People's Organizations (PO) in Agusan Del Sur received a total of P2.1 million worth of livelihood assistance under the Sustainable Livelihood Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during a turnover ceremony held at La Marciana Function Hall, Poblacion, Loreto, Agusan del Sur together with 60th Infantry Battalion and other government agencies.

According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, among the POs that received the livelihood grants cheque under the Executive Order 70 Conflict Vulnerable Area (CVA) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of Agusan del Sur were Binucayan Farmer's Association, Johnson Tribal Farmer's Association, Magaud Maitom Farmer's Association, Sitio Moto Farmer's Association, Violanta Farmer's Association, Kauswagan Sabud Farmer's Association, and Mansungad Farmers Association.

Meanwhile, 10th Infantry "Agila" Division Commander MGen. Nolasco Mempin said that the whole Agila Division continues to champion the welfare of the more than 600 people's organization in its area of responsibility in collaboration with different government agencies through the Whole-of-Nation Approach. 

"As we move towards the sustainment of our counterinsurgency campaign, Agila Division continues to assist numerous people's organizations to become more sustainable," MGen Mempin added. 

Also present during the activity were Mr. Renante Abendanio, SLP Regional Coordinator; Alvin Bajao, DSWD Provincial Coordinator; Mary Ann Lumantas, SWO III; Maryknoll Aban, DILG-MLGOO; Paris Oquias, Municipal Agriculturist; and 60IB Acting Civil-Military Officer First Lieutenant Sandy Atienza.