The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has distributed P5.7 million in farm assistance to 224 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Sibunag, Guimaras, under the Sustainable and Resilient Agrarian Reform Communities (SURE ARCs) Project.
The turnover ceremony, held at the Sibunag Municipal Covered Gym, aimed to boost farm productivity and strengthen local food security.
The assistance includes:
- Farm Machineries and Equipment worth P4.8 million:
- 1 unit 35 HP Combine Harvester
- 1 unit 4WD Tractor
- 3 units Hand Tractor (8 HP Engine)
- 2 units Rice Thresher with Engine
- Organic Fertilizers valued at P952,000 (1,120 packs)
DAR Western Visayas Regional Director Leomides Villareal led the turnover and highlighted farmers’ role in national food security.
“Farmers are key to our nation’s food supply. Through this assistance, DAR aims to empower you to produce more and prosper,” said Villareal.
Six ARB organizations in Sibunag will directly benefit directly from the initiative, part of DAR’s Program Beneficiaries Development Division, which supports resilient, food-secure agrarian communities.
Also present were DAR and local government officials, including Sibunag Mayor Annabelle Samaniego and DAR Guimaras and Regional Office VI representatives.IMT
