Grateful Farmers in Laoag City Benefit from Government's Cash-for-Work Program

 LAOAG CITY – Farmers in this city express gratitude for the government's cash-for-work initiative, designed to aid farmers affected by calamities and the prevailing dry spell.

On Thursday, 1,152 farmers received their compensation of PHP4,350 each for a 10-day community service, courtesy of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The distribution took place at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena.

Wilson Calaoagan, a corn farmer from Camanggaan village, conveyed his appreciation for the financial assistance, which he plans to use for his family's necessities.

“We cleaned up waterways and helped rehabilitate damaged roads for 10 days last January,” Calaoagan said, expressing hope that this program will continue benefiting marginalized workers, contributing to an increase in their income.

Another farmer, Roy Duldulao from Barangay Navotas-B, emphasized the timeliness of the cash payout, as he needs it for his daughter’s school allowance.

“I have been hearing about the cash-for-work for a long time now. Thank you for the chance; I was able to benefit from it,” he said in Ilokano, the local dialect.

The program, allocated over PHP50 million this year, is funded by the DSWD in collaboration with the Ilocos Norte provincial government. It aims to assist impoverished farmers during times of crisis. A total of 11,673 beneficiaries under the cash-for-work program are set to receive their cash assistance this month. (PNA)