by PIA Tacloban

Tacloban City (5 October) -- Leyte Rep. Matin Petilla’s agri programs got a boost today with turnover of farm equipment donated by Sen. Manuel Villar during ceremonies at the SMED Center here where producers cooperatives are holding a general assembly.

The donated equipment were seen as a big help to high value vegetable and fruitcrops’ producers in the province.

Farm equipment from Sen. Manuel Villar in support of Rep. Matin Petilla’s agri programs were turned-over to the Leyte 1st district high value vegetable and fruitcrops’ producers cooperative during the coops general assembly at SMED center October 5. Photo shows Rep. Petilla (3rd left) turning-over one of the equipment to Tanauan Mayor Roque Tiu while mayor Melchor Quimado (Sta. Fe), RD Leo Caneda and PA Loreto Yu look on. (Photo by Vino R. Cuayzon)