AGRARIAN Reform Undersecretary Jerry Pacturan (2nd from left) shakes hands with Balingoan, Misamis Oriental Mayor Perlita Espero as he hands to her a letter of intent that provides P46.5 Million worth of basic rural infrastructure projects in her locality, which from part of the contribution of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in the newly launched Mount Balatukan Range Convergence Agro-Enterprise Cluster in the first district of Misamis Oriental. The DAR, DA, and the DENR and partner private agencies have committed close to P1 Billion worth of basic rural infrastructure and livelihood projects this year alone to preserve Mt. Balatukan as a watershed area, while promoting the economic well-being of the Northeastern part of Misamis Oriental by planning within its perimeter areas cash crops such as vegetables, bananas, corn, cassava and by developing agro-forestry, among others. Looking on are Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno (right) and DAR Northern Mindanap Regional Director Felixberto Aguhob.
