121 BP2 beneficiaries return to Palo, Leyte

A total of 121 individuals have returned to Palo, Leyte as beneficiaries of the Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa (BP2) Program, marking the program's rollout to provide opportunities in their home province.

The beneficiaries will receive training, technical support, farm inputs, and equipment from the Department of Agriculture (DA) to foster productivity and self-sustainability.

Agriculture Secretary William Dar, Senator Christopher Go, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña, and other officials were present at the send-off ceremony for the BP2 beneficiaries.

The BP2 Program, institutionalized by Executive Order (EO) 114, aims to promote balanced regional development and boost countryside development through various initiatives.

Prior to their departure, beneficiaries received vegetable gardening starter kits and underwent medical check-ups, along with transportation allowances.

The DA is specifically tasked under EO 114 to focus on achieving food security and enhancing agricultural productivity.

The BP2 Council is responsible for identifying and recommending legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to encourage balanced regional development and attract investments in rural areas.