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| Bagsakan Center to open in Batanes ___________________ |
| PIA Press Release 2007/02/20 |
| Tuguegarao City -- The provincial government of Batanes will soon construct the Batanes Bagsakan Center for the benefit of farmers and fishermen (fisherwomen) and the buying public. Governor Vicente "Vic" Gato said the project will intensify and encourage local vegetable production to limit vegetable importation including other food products. Lately, it has been observed that businessmen (businesswomen) relied so much on imported food products at the expense of the buying public because the products are sold at a very high price that covers land and air transportation cost. It has also alarmed the Provincial Agriculture Office that imported vegetables including garlic and fruits are rich with residues as preservatives and insect repellant are sprayed on them. Governor Gato said the provincial government will not only intensify the campaign for mass production but also help farmers market their produce in Metro Manila. The provincial government has already established the structure, mechanics and manpower to run the Bagsakan Center. The center will not be limited to farm and sea products but also for handicrafts and others local products of the province. (PIA Cagayan/Batanes) _________________________ Note: According to studies, Ivatans are among the top in education and income, but at the the bottom half in life expectancy (health). It's time to get back to the land and not mainly IRA employment (supplement income and daily food requirements - growing organic vegetables among others - but careful on fish toxicity and stay within government-recommended/mandated safe consumption level). _______________________________________________________________________ Batanes college adopts Ivatan culture in curriculum ___________________ Tuguegarao City -- Batanes State College President Aleth Mamauag confirmed that the school will soon introduce a new subject called Ivatan Traditions, Culture and History (ITCH) in support to the province's environmental, social, cultural and heritage concerns. This subject will ensure that the students will be knowledgeable of the Ivatan tradition, culture and history for them to have a better understanding of their roots and likewise protect and preserve their rich culture. Maximum protection of one's environment and culture could only be attained by first understanding what his surroundings are, Mamauag explained. She also said ITCH will be a required subject in all courses offered starting June this year. (PIA Cagayan/Batanes) |
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