Bataan distributes carabao, cattle to village folks

BALANGA CITY, Bataan -The provincial government of Bataan distributed 16 carabaos and 9 Brahman cattle to residents of three coastal villages of Bagac and in an upland sitio of Morong to help them in their livelihood.

The distribution facilitated by the Provincial Veterinary Office at capitol compound, was spearheaded by Vice Governor Cris Garcia who represented Gov. Abet Garcia.

“The provincial government of Bataan is expanding the animal dispersal program. We want you to feel what the government is doing for you”, vice governor told beneficiaries accompanied by their barangay officials.

“We at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan will support any legislation needed for this kind of program,  and  approve the required  budget of the Provincial Veterinary Office”, she also said as Board Member Peping Villapando who was also present during the distribution looked approvingly.

The vice governor even suggested to Provincial Veterinary Office to establish hotline to assist beneficiaries and the public in general. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Alberto Venturina  explained that the distribution of cattle and carabaos to the coastal villages of Quinawan, Paysawan and Binuangan in Bagac town and in the upland Sitio of Kanawan, Binaritan, Morong is part of Gov. Garcia’s program of improving the plight of the local folks under the strategic initiative of his office.

“Gov. Garcia personally went to your areas to see your actual condition”, the provincial veterinarian told beneficiaries.

The governor allocated P1 million fund for the program.

“The animals given to you must produce offspring and then we will give them to other villagers for the continuity of the program. We will also provide you pamurga and vitamins for animal”, he said.