Entrepreneurial Farmer

Ambrosio R. Villorente

Confusing Road Signs

A road sign posted in Barangay Jumarap, Banga portion of the highway before entering Poblacion, Banga reads "Iloilo – 144 Kms." Walk for another 200 meters toward Poblacion, Banga and another road sign reads" "Iloilo – 147 Kms."

How come after walking for 200 meters toward Iloilo the distance increased by three (3) kilometers? What is the interpretation to this? Who placed these two (2) confusing road signs? Can we claim Aklan particularly its highway is globally competitive? May the DPWH Aklan correct this confusing road signs.

For government vehicles, the driver traveling that road may claim three (3) kilometers more traveled for gas and meal allowance.

Hazard Structure

That structure in front of the Kalibo Pilot Elem. School, Poblacion, Kalibo is traffic hazard both to motorists and pedestrians. The structure occupies one half of the road which impedes the circulation of vehicles and dangerous to people walking there, to passengers and cargos.

I learned these from two (2) Kalibonhon practicing architects. According to them, they will never do similar design for any area. That may have been designed by any engineer but not an architect. They both recommended for its demolition to prevent the occurrence of accident and save lives and properties.

Recommends Organic Farming

In Guimaras, Gov. Felipe Hilan Nava is recommending the application of organic farming to Guimaras farmers. According to Nava, organic farming is easy and cheaper to implement. He urges his farmers to transform their farmlands into vegetable gardens.

"Guimaras is not all mangoes", Nava pointed out. He instructed his provincial agriculturist to create a community based vegetable gardens using organic technology.

For one thing, organic farming is one great strategy to fight global warming.

Climate Change Challenges

The global problem on climate change should serve as a challenge for entrepreneurs to become productive as there is a high demand on products made of light and durable materials.

Patis Tesoro, president of the Katutubong Pilipino Foundation, Inc. said in her keynote speech during the opening program of the 11th Aklan Piña and Fiber Festival, one of the highlights of the 54th Aklan founding anniversary.

Tesoro and Ms. Ming Ramos led the revival of the piña fiber industry in Aklan and put it in the global map of fashion and creativity.

With their efforts, two major players and 35 entrepreneurs are already engaging in the export of fiber products not only made of pina fabrics but also of abaca (Manila hemp), raffia and other natural fibers. /MP