Aklan Hog Raisers Now Ready to Supply Boracay demands

KALIBO, Aklan – The Federation of Aklan Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association (FALAPRA) is now ready to supply the needed demands of Boracay Island after a historic dialogue with the major stakeholders.

Soviet Russia Emmanuel Dela Cruz, the Provincial Adviser for Agriculture, said that the dialogue was made possible in coordination with the Aklan Provincial Government, the Provincial Agriculture Office, and the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian Office.

“The FALAPRA has come to me asking for help on what to do with the hog raisers in Aklan. I immediately sought Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores for advice. The Governor immediately convened the major stakeholders for Boracay for a dialogue,” he said.

Present during the discussion were owners, managers, and representatives of hotels like Paradise Garden, Hennan, Astoria, Sur, Movenpick, Discovery Shores, and Ambassador, among others.

For his part, Alexys Apolonio of the OPA said the dialogue has been successful, with the Boracay stakeholders committing to buy the hogs raised in Aklan. “They support the initiative of Aklan LGU to promote and patronize the products of our local farmers. The province of Aklan is advocating sustainable agriculture with the banner “Pagkaing Sapat, Para sa Lahat, Aklan Aangat”. It is through this slogan that puts emphasis not only on increasing production but also on uplifting and empowering every farmer so that there would be a sustainable source of food year-round,” said Apolonio.

The FALABRA is composed of 3,000 hog raisers coming from 17 towns in Aklan.