OFW
Distressed OFWs can
be transformed into
agri-entrepreneurs
A
ny distressed OFW can turn his or her
life around by embarking on a new
route, that of being agri-entrepreneurs.
This was the assessment made by
Senator Cynthia Villar, who also
happens to be chair of the Senate
Committee on Agriculture and
Food.
The Lady Senator, who is also director of the Villar Social
Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar
SIPAG), said during a recent press conference that this was
owing to the renewed commitment of the government to
support the agriculture sector. Villar also noted how more
and more OFWs have increasingly become attracted
to invest in the production of high-value crops and in
agri-business.
“The agriculture sector can very much provide jobs to
OFWs displaced by the downturn in the petroleum
industry,” she pointed out. She said the public is also
starting to reap the benefits from legislative efforts to
train farmers on modern farming techniques and financial
know-how.
Villar’s foundation also hosted last November 22 the 7th
OFW and Family Summit that focused on giving livelihood
OFWs in agriculture at the World Trade Center in Pasay
City. This summit also recognized OFWs who turned
successful entrepreneurs in agriculture or ‘agri-preneurs.’
Aside from inspirational talks by these success stories,
attendees also had a chance to win a house and lot from
Camella, a motorcycle from K Servico, Kettle Korn Cart,
Pangkabuhayan Showcase from All Day Supermarket, and
Appliance Showcase from All Home and Savers Appliance
Depot. reference : pna.gov.ph
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Senator Cynthia Villar, chair of the Senate
Committee on Agriculture and Food.
“The agriculture sector can very
much provide jobs to OFWs
displaced by the downturn in the
petroleum industry,” she pointed out.
She said the public is also starting
to reap the benefits from legislative
efforts to train farmers on modern
farming techniques and financial
know-how.