DA crafts disaster preparedness program

Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala (standing) urges top DA officials to harmonize their efforts and resources in a crafting a comprehensive disaster preparedness, response and rehabilitation program to cushion off the destructive impacts of typhoons and floods on the country’s agriculture and fishery sector. He said the entire DA family should be prepared to surmount the challenges posed by natural calamities and protect the gains and livelihood of the country’s farmers and fisherfolk, including public investments like irrigation systems, postharvest facilities, and farm-to-market roads. He issued the directive during a disaster preparedness workshop, January 17-19, 2013, at the PICC in Manila, attended by 300 participants composed of DA undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, regional directors, heads of bureaus and attached agencies, and commodity program coordinators. (Photo by Kathrino Resurreccion, DA Information Service)