In a continued effort to uplift the livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolks, the Provincial Government of Cavite, through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist Fisheries Extension Services Section, distributed 20,000 Hito (catfish) fingerlings to 18 Cavite farmers and fisherfolks on December 18, 2024. The event, held at the OPA Administrative Lobby aimed to reinforce the government’s commitment to agricultural and fisheries development.
The program opened with a brief yet insightful lecture on Hito culture led by Aquaculturist Il Sheryl P. Luna, joined by Ms. Leni Pinsan, owner of the MLEP Catfish Hatchery. The discussion provided practical guidance on raising Hito, ensuring beneficiaries are equipped with the knowledge to maximize their yields.
Aquaculturist II Edrich H. Caparas, together with OPA Administrative Officer V, Lourdes N. Janohan, facilitated the fingerling distribution. Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude, recognizing the initiative as a step toward improving their income and livelihood opportunities.
The distribution program, born from the growing demand for Hito fingerlings, underscores the Provincial Government’s dedication to providing sustainable solutions and resources for local farmers and fisherfolks. — R. Tanael (Mula sa CPIO)