San Isidro, Upper Lala, Lanao del Norte—A formal turnover of cheque and a groundbreaking ceremony transpired yesterday, June 25, at the San Isidro Upper Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SIUFAMPCO) processing center for the establishment of the 40 Head Finisher Capacity Facility under the Swine Industry Recovery Project (SIRP). This significant event marked a pivotal step in advancing the Department of Agricultureโs swine industry rehabilitation effort through the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE).
The ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including SIUFAMPCO Chairperson Jacinta D. Cellona, Barangay Captain Tirso C. Panoncial, SIUFAMPCO Manager Nicolas L. Babia, Municipal Administrator Novy Boy Perez representing Mayor Angel L. Yap, Agricultural Training Institute-Reginal Training Center 10 (ATI-RTC 10) Center Director Maria Lydia A. Echavez, Livestock Focal Person/Agriculturist II Jeric L. Cabatac, Administrative Officer IV and OIC-Assistant Center Director Efren C. Macario, Dr. Fritzie P. Provido of the Provincial Veterinary Office, Engineer Jalandoni Piti-ilon of the Provincial Agriculture Office, alongside members of SIUFAMPCO who are the project beneficiaries.
โKini nga adlaw usa kini karon ka dako nga milestone sa kooperatiba SIUFAMPCO, ug usab dere sa among Barangay dere sa San Isidro Upper. Kini nahitabo pinaagi sa supporta sa ATI ug sa Department of Agriculture atong ipahigayon karon ang turn-over ceremony of cheque worth three million to the municipal local government unit headed by Municipal Mayor Angel L. Yap and the groundbreaking ceremony of 40 heads finisher capacity facility of Swine Industry Recovery Project (SIRP). Kini nga project usa ka timaan sa pagbangon nato para mu-uswag atong local nga ekonomiya ug produksyon sa atong baboyanโ, SIUFAMPCO Chairperson Jacinta D. Cellona said in her opening remark and welcome address.
The turnover of the cheque symbolizes the commitment to support the cooperativeโs efforts, while the groundbreaking ceremony officially commenced the future construction of the facility, which is expected to enhance the capacity and productivity of Lanaoโs local swine industry.
โNalipay ko sa welcome message ni Chairman Cellona kay welcome kaayo nila ang atong project inubanan sa supporta sa atong local government. The project will not exist, will notย prosper and flourish and be sustainable kung sila lang ang association. Since team effort nato ni, kinahanglan sad nato ang PVO, ang LGU , ang PAO because among nakita sa among previous project, BAYANIHAN pa to sya, dili pa INSPIRE sa Cabanglasan, very successful ang ilang project because of team effort. Importante sad kaayo nga atong dumdomon permi ang biosecurityโ, Center Director Echavez said in her message.
The SIRP aims to support the recovery of the swine industry, which was severely affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak since 2019. The project complements the ongoing Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE), which has been helping increase swine production since 2022.
โSIRP focuses on increasing breeder populations, enhancing livelihood clusters, developing native pig production, and enforcing biosecurity measures. The project also includes establishing finisher/fattening facilities with a capacity of 40 to 80 heads, complete with perimeter fencing, feed storage, and shower areas. It also provides piglets, feed for four months, biologics, and insurance for the initial stockโ, Livestock Focal Person Jeric L. Cabatac informed the attendees during his SIRP briefer.
