Davao City- The Department of Trade and Industry-National Project Coordination Office (DTI-NPCO) recently held a conference from May 13-17, 2024. The goal was to speed up the preparation of technical documents for targeted Municipal Local Government Units (MLGUs) and kickstart procurement this year.

The event, led by DTI-NPCO, focused on fast-tracking the documentation process needed for the Farm to Market Infrastructure (FMI) project. This project aims to strengthen local agricultural economies and promote sustainable rural development.

On May 10, 2024, Barangay Zion, Maitum, Sarangani Province,together with the PTF- ELCAC of Sarangani and MTF-ELCAC of Maitum, in collaboration with the Regional Task Force (RTF), held the Serbisyo Caravan Para Sa Sarangan and Dumanon Kailian initiatives.

Approximately 400 households in Barangay Zion received social welfare, health care, and educational assistance. Among rendered services were comprised of feeding programs, free circumcision and haircut, tooth extraction, medical check-ups with prescribed medicines, reading eyeglasses distribution, and slippers, among others.