Aklan Shifts Focus

 KALIBO, Aklan — As the tourism industry here continues to suffer because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the provincial government shifted its focus on agriculture programs.

Provincial Board member Soviet Russia de la Cruz, chair of the Committee on Agriculture, said the health crisis made the public realize the importance of the sector.

“The Sanguniang Panlalawigan approved the budget for agriculture worth P30,248,864,” he said.

Among the covered programs are the establishment of the Aklan Grains Center and Aklan Agri-Aqua Demo Farm and Training Center.

"We want to boost Aklan’s agricultural productivity not only for the consumption of the residents but also of tourists in Boracay Island. For years, the province has been dependent on agricultural products coming from Davao, Baguio and other provinces to feed the tourists,” he said.