Governor Edwin Jubahib led the turnover ceremony of the motorized banca to the fishermen of Barangays Kinawitnon, Limaw, and Tambo, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) over the weekend at Barangay Kinawitnon, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS).
The 44 fishermen were members of the local Bangsamoro fisherfolk group operating in Samal island.
Jubahib, who is known for his support to the local fishing IGACOS recognized the importance of providing the necessary tools for the fishermen to improve their livelihood.
“I am honored that under my term, we provide the needed support to our hardworking fishermen. I thank our partner, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP), and its PAMANA program for this livelihood project intended for our people here in Samal” Jubahib said.
The motorized boats, equipped with common fishing accessories, will allow the fishermen to venture farther into the sea and increase their catch. This will benefit not only the individual fishermen but also the entire coastal community as it will boost the local economy.
Jubahib vows to continue to nurture his partnership with OPAPP to ensure that his peace program is aligned with that of OPAPRU to spark genuine change and development in Samal’s coastal communities.
The event was an integral part of the Jubahib administration's peace program, where the OPAPP-PAMANA Program is working to promote sustainable development and peace in the communities affected by conflict.
The fisherfolk beneficiaries thanked the initiative of the province to provide for their needs and address their plight by providing livelihood in their communities.
Photo from Davao del Norte