Expats & Diplomats
Japan empowers Bohol's agriculture, fishery communities

The Embassy of Japan on March 19 led the ceremonial turnover of agriculture and fishery inputs to the beleaguered communities of Bohol.

Jumpei Tachikawa, First Secretary and Agriculture Attaché of the Embassy of Japan led the turnover held in Ubay, Bohol. Said initiative by Japan aims at restoring livelihoods and enhancing the resilience of farmers and fisherfolks affected by Typhoon Rai or Odette. Ubay City Mayor Constantino Reyes, President Carlos Garcia City Mayor Fernando, Estavilla, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in the Philippines Lionel Dabbadie, Department of Agriculture officials, local government officials, and project beneficiaries also graced the event.

Agriculture and fishery inputs to the beleaguered communities of Bohol were donated.