ORMOC CITY MAYOR LUCY TORRES GOMEZ has signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the National Food of Authority (NFA) in order to fully and completely implement the  Palay Marketing Assistance Program of the said government agency. The signing ceremony took place at the City Mayor’s Office on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Accordingly, the agreement creates an opportunity for a more sustainable agricultural community in Ormoc City and demonstrates the city’s commitment to promoting agricultural development and assisting its residents’ livelihood. Further, it was found out that the aim of the Palay Marketing Assistance Program is to give farmers more market access and equal price for their rice or palay and it is estimated that this project will improve food security in Ormoc City and strengthen the local agricultural sector. (By James Gadiano / EV Mail October 28-November 03, 2024 issue)