by Gigi Dumallig
TABUK CITY, Kalinga- The city government here is set to implement its ‘Cash for work, Cash for Training’ farmers’ assistance program with the approval of its list validation by the Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD) regional office.

Tabuk City Social Welfare and Development Officer (CSWDO) Susan Daluping said that 24 out of the 42 barangays were given the go signal to implement the program. The beneficiaries were identified through the National Household Targeting System (NHTS) and validated by the concerned city or municipal SWDO with the assistance of their respective municipal agricultural office.

Tabuk City agriculturist Gilbert Cawis Sr. said they will be helping the CSWDO especially in the preparation of their documents to ensure a smooth flow in the implementation and reporting process.

During a recent consultation in the province, DSWD CAR regional director Leonardo Reynoso directed the local government units in the province to immediately validate the listed beneficiaries and submit their proposals on how the program will be implemented in their area.

Projects he said should be agriculture related to benefit the poor farm laborers who are also beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program (4Ps).

All the municipalities of Kalinga were covered by said farmers’ assistance program. (JDP/GGD-PIA CAR Kalinga)