Farmers and fisherfolks from Bongao, Tawi-Tawi pose for a photo as they finish their 2-day training on Halal agri-fishery production conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) on Nov. 25-26. (Laila Aripin/BIO)
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – As part of the Bangsamoro Government’s priority agenda to improve agri-fishery production and strengthen food security in the region, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) conducted a two-day training with 35 farmers and fisherfolks from Barangay Pakias of this town.
Entitled “Training on Halal Agri-Fishery Production,” MAFAR conducted the activity on Nov. 25-26, in collaboration with Tarbilang Foundation, Inc. (TFI), a Tawi-Tawi based non-government organization.
The training focused on the basic concepts and principles of Halal, animal health care and maintenance, and Halal fishery good practices. It aimed to enhance the knowledge of local farmers and fisherfolks and provide innovative insights in the trending and latest practices to boost their products and income.
MAFAR Tawi-Tawi Provincial Director Dr. Aidarus Nami led the training alongside Municipal Officer Engr. Nurphy Ayub.
“Mag sukol ako ha Tarbilang bat pyahati kami sin mga kahalan sin mga farmers iban fisherfolks pasal in maksud sin BARMM Inclusive Development, hati niya katan kita niyo lamud ha pag sambu,” Nami said in vernacular.
[I am thankful to the Tarbilang Foundation for initiating this collaboration for our farmers and fisherfolks because inclusive development is BARMM’s goal, meaning all of us are part of this development.]
He added, “Bukun na kita niyo sin dunhan, In BARMM byaun mag baba na tuod ha pag iyanun grassroot. Bat katan Bangsamoro awun opportunity dumayaw in kabuhi. Mag sarang sukol dasab ako kanyo (participants) bat yari kamu mag dihil kamo wakto bat kami maka tabang misan biyarin.”
[Unlike in the past, in BARMM we will reach the grassroot level. BARMM is working to ensure that all Bangsamoro will have equal opportunity for progress and development. I am also thankful to the participants for letting us serve you and sharing your time with us.]
On the other hand, TFI Executive Director Prof. Jurma Tikmasan expressed her gratitude to the provincial director of MAFAR Taw-Tawi for the prompt approval of their request.
Tikmasan also emphasized the support of the Bangsamoro Government, stating, “Sarang kita niyo makuyang bat yari in parinta natoh BARMM, mafeel tuod mag support katoh niyo.”
[We should be very happy because the BARMM government is with us, their support is felt by the people.]
The training also served as a platform to enlist the participants for upcoming several support services offered by MAFAR.
Engr. Ayud assured the participants that “MAFAR will always be with you, from trainings, resources, facilities and equipment to connect your products to the markets”. (Laila Aripin/BIO)
