Tarlac Standard

06/09/2025

05/09/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐁𝐈 𝐯𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐨, 𝟑𝟓 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬

DISMISSED Bamban mayor Alice Guo and 35 others are facing graft and corruption charges filed yesterday by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Also included in the cases to be filed in coordination with the Presidential Anti Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) are 35 other individuals including former Bamban mayor Jose Antonio Feliciano, former vice mayor William Cura, several councilors, municipal officials, barangay and youth leaders, as well as company incorporators linked to questionable land deals.
The charges include violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019, Sections 3[e] and 3[g]) for alleged misuse of authority and entering into grossly disadvantageous contracts with private firms BAOFU Land Development, HONGSHENG, and ZUN YUAN.
Feliciano also faces charges under the Revised Penal Code (Article 216) for the illegal use of public office for private gain.
NBI Director Jaime Santiago also revealed that investigators discovered a property valued at ₱3.9 billion where only P10,000 in real property tax was paid — with no tax payment for the building itself — calling the arrangement “grossly disadvantageous to the government.”
“Nakita may isang property doon na ang appraised value is 3.9 Bilion, but they only paid real property tax of ten thousand pesos. Sa luna yon, sa building - zero hindi nagbayad ayon masyadong grossly disadvantageous to the government” said Santiago.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭
Violation of Section 3 (e) of RA 3019 and Gross Misconduct against former Mayor Jose Antonio Feliciano, Vice Mayor William P. Cura, Former Councilors Johnny M. Sales, Ernesto M. Salting, Alvin Dale M. Sibal, Noel S. Rivera, Danilo L. Lugtu, Reynaldo L. Pangilinan, Sr., Ariel R. Alimurong, Ernesto P. Go, Jose M. Salting, Nikko T. Balilo, Guo Hua Ping, aka Alice Guo, and other incorporators of BAOFU Land Development, Inc.;
Violation of Section 3 (g) of RA 3019 and Gross Misconduct against Former Mayor Jose Antonio Feliciano, Vice Mayor William P. Cura, Former Councilors Johnny M. Sales, Ernesto M. Salting, Alvin Dale M. Sibal, Noel S. Rivera, Danilo L. Lugtu, Reynaldo L. Pangilinan, Sr., Ariel R. Alimurong, Ernesto P. Go, Jose M. Salting, Nikko T. Balilo, Guo Hua Ping, aka Alice Guo, and other incorporators of BAOFU Land Development, Inc.;
Violation of Article 216 (Illegal Use of Public Position for Private Gain), RPC, as amended, against Former Mayor Jose Antonio Feliciano;
Violation of Section 3 (e) of RA 3019 and Gross Misconduct against Former Mayor Jose Antonio Feliciano and Municipal Assessor Mar Antonio Tan;
Violation of Section 3 (e) of RA 3019 and Gross Misconduct against Former Mayor Jose Antonio Feliciano, Vice Mayor William P. Cura, Councilors Alvin Dale M. Sibal, Johnny M. Sales, Ernesto M. Salting, Fortunato V. Mejia, Jayson S. Galang, Ariel R. Alimurong, Nestor C. Pena, Eduardo D. Gutierrez, Jose M. Salting, Jr., President, LNB, Nikko T. Balilo, President, PPSK, Guo Hua Ping, aka Alice Guo, Rachelle Joan Carreon and other incorporators of HONGSHENG;
Violation of Section 3 (e) of RA 3019, and Gross Misconduct against Then Mayor Alice Guo, Vice Mayor Leonardo C. Anunciacion, SB Johhny M. Sales, SB Ernesto M. Salting, SB Robin S. Mangiliman, SB Jose C. Aguilar, SB Rainier Q. Rivera, SB Jayson S. Galang, SB Mary Andrei S. Lacsamana, LNB President Jose M. Salting, Jr., PPSK President Nikko T. Balilo, and incorporators of ZUN YUAN.---𝐙𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨 (𝐀𝐁𝐒-𝐂𝐁𝐍)

05/09/2025

𝐏𝐆𝐓 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐎𝐏 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜

THE Provincial Government of Tarlac officially launched the POP UP Tarlac (Participatory and Organized Planning for Unified Progress in Tarlac) for the years 2026 to 2028 at the Glory Hotel and Residence along Gil Puyat Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga last September 4.
Led by Governor Christian Tell Yap, in partnership with the Tarlac Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), local chief executives and their respective Sanggunian, the Tarlac Police Provincial Office (TPPO) and other partner agencies, the two-day launching and workshop was aimed at formulating strategies and devising a comprehensive program designed to build a safer, more peaceful, and progressive province.
In attendance were Vice Governor Estelita Aquino, board members, mayors, vice mayors, Sangguniang Bayan members, DILG-Tarlac officers and staff, former Governor and Congressman Victor Yap, TPPO Provincial Director PCol. Franklin Estoro and the different Chief-of-Police in the province and capitol department heads and staff.
In a statement, Gov. Yap said that POP UP Tarlac will bring stability, progress and safety to all residents of Tarlac province.
“Inilunsad po natin ang POP UP Tarlac bilang bahagi ng ating sama-samang paglalakbay tungo sa isang mas maayos, ligtas, at maunlad na lalawigan. Kasama ang DILG, mga Mayors, Vice Mayors, Sangguniang Bayan Committee Chair on Peace and Order, mga kapulisan sa pangunguna ng ating Provincial Director, Chief of Police, frontliners, at iba pang katuwang sa pamahalaan, pinagtitibay natin ang kahalagahan ng kapayapaan at kaayusan bilang haligi ng kaunlaran,” Gov. Yap said.
“Tinitiyak po natin na bawat hakbang ng pag-unlad ay nagdudulot ng ligtas, payapa, at matatag na komunidad para sa kinabukasan ng bawat Tarlaqueño,” he added.---𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐅. 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐮

03/09/2025

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚

GOVERNOR Christian Yap and Vice Governor Estelita Aquino led the opening of the 2025 Marian Exhibit at the Diwa ng Tarlac last September 1.
The month-long exhibit, themed “Maria, Pag-Asa ng mga Banal,” runs from September 1 to 30 and will showcase the different images, statues, and titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary from various parish churches across the Diocese of Tarlac.
Tarlac Bishop Roberto Mallari presided over the Holy Mass prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, was joined by the priests from various parishes of the Tarlac Diocese.
Gov. Yap expressed his gratitude to Bishop Mallari for giving the Provincial Government of Tarlac the opportunity to host this year’s Marian Exhibit.
“Thank you Bishop for the partnership to the provincial government of Tarlac, and for the opportunity to host this exhibit since panahon pa ni Tatang Aping”, Gov. Yap said.
“Inaanyayahan po namin kayo sa Tarlac Grand Marian Exhibit 2025. Isang makabuluhang pagdiriwang ng pananampalataya at debosyon na tampok ang iba’t ibang imahen at titulo ng Mahal na Birheng Maria,” he added.
The exhibit will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout the month of September.
Also present during the mass and opening of the exhibit are Board Member Pearl Pacada, Harmes Sembrano and Gilbert Joy Lamorena. ---𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐨 (𝐏𝐈𝐎)

03/09/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧, 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝟒𝐆𝐆

MAYOR Susan Yap and Gian Pierre “Jappy” de Dios of Tarlac City and Anao respectively, formally joined the Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), a group of local chief executives who are advocating transparency and accountability in government.
Organizers of M4GG that include Mayors Benjamin Magalong of Baguio City, Vico Sotto of Pasig City, Joy Belmonte of Quezon City and Sitti Hataman of Isabela City in Basilan announced the first batch of its new members for the current 2025 to 2028 term.
The aim of the M4GG is to stand firmly with the Filipino people in demanding the truth, accountability, and justice behind the massive corruption allegations in flood control and other infrastructure projects, including the reported collusion between government officials and favored contractors.
The M4GG calls for full transparency and genuine accountability and for those who have stolen public funds must face the full force of the law.
Yap, who is on her first term as city mayor after a two-term stint as Tarlac’s second district representative and three-term reign as governor of Tarlac, said in a statement, “Kasama po ng M4GG ang buong Pamahalaang Lungsod na tumitindig laban sa korapsyon at katiwalian sa gobyerno. Tuloy-tuloy po ang ating good governance para sa mas masaya, mas maunlad at mas makataong Tarlac City. Maraming salamat po sa M4GG.”
All new members will begin as observers, described as a “period to fully understand and engage with the vision of M4GG.”
To become a full-fledged member, the chief executives must attend at least three official activities of the organization.
Aside from Yap and De Dios, among the 51 new members of M4GG include Mayors Leni Robredo of Naga City, Wes Gatchalian of Valenzuela City, Raisa Treñas of Iloilo City and Abelardo Bantug III of Victorias City in Negros Occidental.
At least 70 members of the M4GG, including “alumni” or former mayors who were among the founding members, recently signed a manifesto demanding full transparency, accountability and justice on flood control projects.---𝐓𝐒𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟

02/09/2025

𝐀𝐫𝐨 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐘’𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠

FORMER Tarlac City Mayor and Vice Mayor Genaro “Aro” Mendoza has hailed Mayor Susan Yap’s inclusion in the 2025-2028 batch of members of Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) under Observer Status.
Mendoza made this pronouncement following the release of the list of new members of M4GG, noting that Yap deserves the recognition for her unblemished record as public servant.
“Mayor SY deserves this as her years in governance as Representative, Governor, Regional Development Council Chairperson, among others, proves that she is for development, transparency, and accountability,” he noted.
Mendoza added that although Yap’s administration in the city remains in infancy period, several accomplishments have already been observed, especially regarding priority programs in garbage disposal, traffic, and public market.
He also expressed optimism that all other programs under the Yap administration will prosper, including the worsening flooding in the city’s main roads and villages now that the national government is keen on related projects.
“Anong nangyari sa mga proyekto laban sa pagbaha? Kawawa ang ating mga kababayan dahil maraming pera ng taumbayan ang nasasayang dahil sa maling paggawa,” Mendoza said, adding that Yap has proven to promote wise spending of people’s money.
Asked what prompted him to throw the accolade, Mendoza said he is talking as a private citizen and no intention of going back to political arena any sooner.
“Hindi nila masasabing politika ito dahil wala ako sa posisyon at wala akong balak magbalik sa anumang posisyon sa ngayon. Ang sa akin ay bigyan ng papuri ang dapat purihin. Dapat suportahan ang pagsama at pagkilos sa mahusay at magandang palakad ni Mayor SY,” he emphasized.
Having an unblemished record too, Mendoza also sounded a call on the current composition of the 10th Sangguniang Panlungsod to support and join a united stand with Mayor Yap and her administration in the drive for reformation toward accountability and transparency in governance.
“Noong panahon natin bilang mayor ay walang sino man ang nasuspindeng tauhan ng pamahalaang lungsod ng kahit anong ahensiya ng gobyerno dahil nagpakita tayo ng mabuting halimbawa ng tapat na pamamahala,” he said.
This, he said, is also the way the mayor and all other members of the Yap family have shown in their leadership stints before and in the current setting.
“Tulad ni Mayor Susan [Yap], nagsikap din tayo noon na magsilbi nang tapat kung kaya’t naibaba natin ang mga programang kapaki-pakinabang para sa ating mga kababayan. Mabuti at narito ngayon si Mayor SY para maibalik ang mahusay na pamamalakad sa ating lungsod,” Mendoza added.
M4GG is a movement of local leaders committed to fighting corruption and building resilient, future-ready communities through empowered local governments that put people’s welfare above politics and power.
Its missions include championing integrity, save the people first, fight corruption, innovate for progress, and strengthen local autonomy.
Mendoza said here is where the famous statement of former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III against corruption.
“Naalala ko ang sinabi noon ni Pangulong Noynoy na ‘kung walang kurap, walang mahirap.’ Dito pumapasok ang mabuting palakad ni Mayor Susan [Yap],” he cited.
M4GG activities are advocacy campaigns against corruption, governance workshops and training, peer-learning visits to identify best practices among members, and partnerships and support with organizations on leadership development and programs.
The organization is currently led by four mayor-convenors in the person of Benjie Magalong of Baguio City, Vico Sotto-Pasig City, Joy Belmonte-Quezon City, and Sitti Hataman-Isabela City in Basilan who set the movement’s direction, spearhead advocacy initiatives, and ensure accountability within the group.
Membership is open to duly elected and incumbent mayors who uphold the principles of good governance and are committed to fight corruption at all levels and applications are screened by its secretariat. PR

01/09/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐇 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐇𝐂 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

THE Province of Tarlac received a Certificate of Commendation from the Department of Health (DoH) for its successful implementation of the Local Health System Maturity Level (LHS ML) Framework under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act.
The award, held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters last August 28 during the Universal Health Care Summit 2025, was received by Tarlac Provincial Health Officer Dr. Jeanette Lazatin from DoH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa.
The recognition was due to the province’ outstanding progress in UHC implementation and for its efforts in operationalizing and institutionalizing health systems, ensuring functional, efficient and integrated delivery of health services.
The province was likewise acknowledged for achieving 100% in Organizational Level and 95% in Functional-Level key result areas, which is considered as excellent performance that shows strong and effective local health care management system.
The LHS ML Framework is the barometer used to measure a local government’s UHC integration sites link health facilities—from barangay health stations and rural health units to primary care facilities and hospitals—into a coordinated network to provide faster, affordable, and quality medical services for all Filipinos.
In his speech, Herbosa said, “To our local chief executives, as stewards of health in your provinces and cities, your leadership is both indispensable and determinative of the full realization of UHC.”
He urged local chief executives to take a more proactive role in implementing UHC by organizing functional health care provider networks, allocating local budgets that prioritize health, and institutionalizing special health funds.---𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐅. 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐮

31/08/2025

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JUST IN: Marcos has appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as the new Secretary of DPWH.

Marcos has appointed Giovanni Lopez as acting transportation secretary. Lopez was sworn in as transportation undersecretary for administration, finance, and procurement last February. | via Alexis Romero

29/08/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬, 𝐏𝐆𝐓 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

THE Philippine National Red Cross-Tarlac chapter, in coordination with the Provincial Government of Tarlac headed by Governor Christian Tell Yap, launched the Network on Anticipation, Risk, Resilience, and Adaptation (NARRA)-Roots for Resilience Project last August 27 at the Bulwagang ng mga Gubernador, Tarlac Provincial Capitol.
The project, funded by the European Union, aims to promote disaster resiliency programs that strengthen the preparedness and stability of provinces across the Philippines before and during natural calamities.
The launching was graced by Philippine Red Cross Secretary-General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, German Red Cross–Head of Office Meenakshinatan Ramaingompillai, Spanish Red Cross–delegate Maria Pressaco, and the officials of Red Cross Tarlac Chapter led by Vice Governor Estelita Aquino.
The municipalities of Anao, Ramos, Camiling, and San Manuel, together with their respective Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers, were identified as priority areas due to their vulnerability to natural disasters such as flooding and will receive funding from the European Red Cross.
Gov. Yap expressed his gratitude to the Red Cross for selecting Tarlac as the second pilot province—after Eastern Samar—and for granting it early access to the project. “We are very grateful Red Cross, for selecting the province of Tarlac to be one of your pilot provinces innovating this new NARRA program,” Gov. Yap said.
He also emphasized that the province will continue striving for stronger disaster preparedness and aims to win the Gawad Kalasag Awards. He added, “The NARRA Project will be a huge help in achieving our goal of developing more strategies and proper planning for long-term solutions.”
Also present during the program were Board Member Harmes Sembrano, Mayor Donya Tesoro of San Manuel, City Councilor Anne Belmonte and representatives from different municipalities.---𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐨

27/08/2025

𝟖𝟎𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐁𝐀 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 ‘𝟖𝟎𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥.
Today, there’s only one game plan in the NBA – shooting threes! NBA teams now have a complete set of medical attendants, from nutritionists to athletic trainers, yet superstars don’t play back-to-back games, and load management is practiced when all they seem to care about is shooting from the three-point range.
I also miss other ‘80s NBA stuff like posters, team flags, magazines and caricature shirts which I collected back in the day. But what I am really missing is the Saturdays being at home watching the NBA. When I was in high school in 1987, while my friends were into Saturday afternoon disco, I was glued to our television watching the NBA telecast on ABS-CBN, which became part of my teenage life.
Unless connected to Clark Air Base FEN on UHF Channel 17, the very first NBA regular showing on local TV here happened in 1987 over ABS-CBN every Saturdays, then a year later with GMA 7, with the NBA Game of the Week with program host Quinito “The Dean” Henson. With that, I acquired a lot about the league with its history and I even list down the players’ college, birthdays and more which Mr. Henson features in his half-time show. I saved some my school allowances for the weekend to buy sports magazines like Sports Flash on Fridays, and Sports Weekly magazine on Saturdays. Watching an NBA game on TV was such a thrilling experience for me. It was like a fantasy watching an NBA game back then because I usually only saw the players in photos in my magazines and posters displayed in my room.
Although I was able to get my first glimpse of an NBA game in 1983 with the high-wire acts of the Doctor - Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics. My attention was caught by the Celtics’ unique home parquet floor, classic jersey, championship banners, and the triumvirate of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. Since then, the Celtics became my favorite NBA ballclub. That game was on tape and was just an alternative program whenever PTV-4 having problems with their regular setting.
1987 was a special year for me as an NBA fan, even though NBA showings at that time were a week late. Still, the excitement in my veins never went away (In fact, Introduction pa lang at MTV for the game ng NBA on CBS Network tuwang-tuwa na ako). Another thing in 1987 also was the first time I fully understand the NBA All-Star game selection, All-NBA Teams and All-NBA Defensive Teams selection, the NBA playoffs – the homecourt advantage, and everything about the league’s format.
As a kid from the 80s, I learned a lot about the NBA from a hard-earned foundation even without the benefit of live game showing and with NBA writers and commentators providing informative insights. Unlike today, where mostly baseless stories from trying-hard NBA vloggers widespread on Facebook and claims to be NBA analysts and experts. Worse, they belittle the NBA's old-school players and fans, thinking only their own opinions matter.@

27/08/2025

𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐒, 𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒, 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒

27/08/2025

𝐏𝐆𝐓, 𝐍𝐅𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

IN AN effort to strengthen the partnership and coordination, the Provincial Government of Tarlac (PGT) and the National Food Authority (NFA) met at the Diwa ng Tarlac conference hall, August 26.
Attended by Governor Christian Tell Yap, Provincial Agriculturist Noel Regis, NFA Tarlac Branch Manager Karen Hernal and the different city and municipal agriculturists, the meeting was focused on programs and interventions that will ensure sufficient rice buffer stocks, timely support services, and improved assistance to Tarlac farmers.
The meeting was likewise joined by the representatives from the Sugar Regulatory Administration, Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office III and the PhilRice-Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund.
In his official Facebook post, Yap underscored the importance of government support to farmers.
“Usapang ani at kabuhayan para sa ating kababayang Tarlaqueño! Magandang balita, mga ka-magsasaka! Nagtipon ngayong buwan ang City at Municipal Agriculturists kasama ang NFA, SRA, DA Regional Field Office III, at PhilRice RCEF para magplano at maghatid ng mas maraming tulong at oportunidad para sa inyo. Kasama sa agenda: mas masaganang Ani, mas matatag na Kabuhayan, at mas maayos na suporta para sa bawat magsasaka. Abangan ang mga susunod na programa at proyekto na tiyak na makakatulong sa inyong bukirin,” the governor posted.---𝐏𝐈𝐎