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The Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of Prosperidad provided technical assistance during the procurement, installation, and turnover of a β‚±250,000 Drip Irrigation System funded by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and awarded to the New Maug OFW Dependent and Beneficiaries Association of New Maug, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.

Representing Municipal Agriculturist Ms. Marlita P. Cortez, Engr. Al S. Requierme and Ms. Fritziel D. Calvo provided technical guidance and coordination throughout the project implementation, helping ensure the proper installation and utilization of the irrigation system.

The project, implemented through the partnership of OWWA, PESO, and MAO Prosperidad, is the first drip irrigation project of the association and among the pioneering drip irrigation initiatives in Prosperidad. It is expected to improve water-use efficiency, strengthen crop production, and support sustainable agricultural practices among the association members.

The turnover was witnessed by OWWA Caraga OIC Mr. Rodel P. Deligero, PESO Manager Ms. Kristin Alvizo, Barangay Captain Hon. Jerson E. Tecson, Harvest Agribusiness Corporation Senior Engineer Mr. Mark Anthony Bacang, and OFW Association President Ms. Snooky Cervantes.

Through its technical support, MAO Prosperidad continues to contribute to the successful implementation of agricultural projects funded through national government partners, helping translate assistance into productive and sustainable interventions for local farmers and organizations.

DIO: Benjie Fiel Banjao