A program which aims to improve agricultural productivity through information communications technology (ICT) will be implemented in Buruanga, Aklan. The Tag-osip-El Progreso Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries’ Multipurpose Cooperative and the BENTCH (Barangays Balusbos, El Progreso, Nazareth, Tag-osip, Cabugan and Habana) Agrarian Reform Community of Buruanga, Aklan received the "Agricultural Growth through Information and Knowledge Networking" or e-AGRIKultura Project. Equipments included in the project are four (4) units of computer with accessories (monitor, modem, CPU, speaker, keyboard, CD writer, floppy disk drive, and licensed software). One unit of printer, scanner, web camera, digital camera, and a photocopier come with the package with extra supplies.
The project is jointly implemented by the Department of Agrarian Reform, the Philippine–Australia Technical Support for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (PATSARRD) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). Buruanga is the first site launched on July 28, 2006 among the six Centers nationwide. It aims to establish a viable area-based enterprise in Buruanga that would raise the farmers’ household income. Its components include provision of technical capability building, development of dedicated website, connectivity for internet access, establishment of e-community center designed to facilitate farmers’ access to information on latest agricultural technologies, marketing opportunities and other information which could help them explore potential business development opportunities to enhance their enterprise and farming operations.
Atty. Daniel Y. Martelino, PARO II of DAR-Aklan underscores the urgency of this project as it equalizes the playing field among our marginal and upland farmers and fisherfolks from Buruanga which is situated at the northwestern tip of Aklan. It further strengthens inter-connectivity and exposes our far-flung communities into the state of Information and Communication technology of this era.
Invited guests for the launching included DAR Undersecretary for Support Services Gerundio C. Madueño, Assistant Vice President Arnel Abanto of the Development Academy of the Philippines, Director Susana Evangelista- Leones of the DAR-Bureau of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development, from DAR Region 6 Director Alexis Arsenal, Congressman Florencio T. Miraflores, Governor Carlito S. Marquez of Aklan and the community stakeholders of Buruanga led by Hon. Concepcion P. Labindao, Municipal Mayor, and Felipe Panganiban, Jr,. Municipal Agrarian Reform Officer. /MP mailto:madyaas-pen@yahoo.com
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