The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines hosted an Official Development Assistance (ODA) tour from March 4 to 6, inviting members of the media to delve into the transformative initiatives taking place in Mindanao. Over the three-day tour, the Embassy highlighted projects between Japan and the Philippines, aimed at fostering collaboration and development in Mindanao.

The journey commenced with a visit to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Cotabato Project Office, offering the delegation a comprehensive overview of the Capacity Development Project for Bangsamoro (CDPB). Venturing to the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (BARMM-MAFAR) in Brgy. Nuling, Sultan Kudarat, witnessed were the Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) Approach in-field training for farmers, a vital component of the CDPB.

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