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DA to employ 23,000 farmers to rehab Bicol abaca industry after Uwan
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), is partnering with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to aid the recovery of Bicol's abaca industry following Super Typhoon Uwan.
The typhoon damaged over 55,000 hectares in five abaca-producing provinces, resulting in the loss of 7,492.90 metric tons of abaca fiber valued at P30 million.
A cash-for-work scheme under DOLE's Tupad program will mobilize over 23,000 farmers to rehabilitate the damaged abaca crops.
These farmers will be tasked with clearing debris, trimming damaged stalks, reinforcing plants, and replanting.
PhilFIDA technicians will document conditions, map damaged sites, and verify losses, while farms will undergo inspections before replanting.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted Bicol's status as the country's abaca powerhouse and pledged support for the farmers' resilience.
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