KICK OFF DISTRIBUTION OF FEMALE BUFFALOS

Farmers belonging to two organized groups and other farmers from various parts of Pangasinan flash the Pangasinan No. 1 sign after they received the certificates of stewardship of female buffalos handed to them by Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr.during the ceremonial distribution of livelihood assistance held on June 22 at the Ceremonial Hall of Urduja House at the Capitol Complex. The kick off distribution of female buffalo forms part of the female carabao protection program of the province as regulated by provincial ordinance no. 170-2013 through a buy-back scheme. Assisting the governor during the distribution are: Provincial Population Office (PPO) Consultant Luzviminda Muego, Provincial Veterinarian Eric Jose Perez, PPO OIC Ellsworth Gonzales and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Emil Samson. /Photo by RGutierrezIII/MGNO