The local government unit of Bocaue headed by Mayor Joni Villanueva purchased vegetables from farmers in Cordillera, which they will distribute as relief goods to residents.
Mayor Villanueva posted on Facebook:
Nakarating sa kaalaman ni Mayor Joni Villanueva ang nakakaawang kalagayan ng mga magsasaka sa Cordillera. Hindi maibenta at nabubulok na ang mga pananim nilang gulay. Hindi nila madala ang mga ito sa mga pamilihan dahil sa umiiral na lockdown. Dumadaing na sa hirap ang mga magsasaka.
Ito ang dahilan kaya nagdesisyon si Mayor Joni na bumili ng kanilang produkto para sila ay matulungan. Ayon kay Mayor, pwedeng isama sa ipapamigay na relief goods ang masusustansyang repolyo, carrots, sayote, patatas at broccoli. Sa ganitong paraan, dalawa ang nabigyan ng tulong.
Laking tuwa naman at labis na nagpapasalamat ang mga magsasaka sa ginawa ni Mayor Joni lalo na at binili ito sa kanila sa presyong tama at makatarungan.
Laman ngayon ng iba’t ibang balita ang kabutihang ginawa ng ating bayan. Minsan na naman nating pinatunayan na ang mga Bocaueño nakahandang tumulong sa kapwa Pilipino.
(Rough translation: Mayor Joni Villanueva learned about the condition of the farmers in Cordillera. Most of the vegetables that they harvested can’t be sold and most just rot due to the lockdown implemented, farmers are seeking for help.
Mayor Joni bought the vegetables to help the farmers. Additionally, these can be included in the relief goods that they will give to residents of Bocaue. These include healthy vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, chayote, potatoes, and brocolli. This way, it’s like hitting two birds with one stone.
The farmers were happy and thankful that the mayor decided to buy their products at reasonable prices.)
Kudos, Mayor Joni and to the Bocaue LGU!
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