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The Municipality of Tapaz recently held an orientation session on the Coffee Project and the Enhanced National Greening Program within the Panay River Watershed Forest Reserve. This significant initiative covers a 237-hectare coffee plantation with 118,500 seedlings, planting 500 seedlings per hectare.

Four barangays have been identified as beneficiaries of this project:

โ€“ Tacayan: 50 hectares

โ€“ Lahug: 149 hectares

โ€“ Roxas: 28 hectares

โ€“ Abangay: 10 hectares

The orientation featured resource persons Gregoria A. Alenaje, OIC Centro Mambusao, and Engr. Neriza Pacenio, who provided valuable insights and guidance on the projectโ€™s implementation.

Mayor Roberto Palomar , emphasizing the projectโ€™s potential to enhance the local economy and environment. He stated, โ€œThis initiative is not just about planting trees; itโ€™s about planting the seeds of a sustainable future for our community. By investing in coffee plantations, we are creating new economic opportunities for our barangays while also contributing to the preservation of our natural resources.โ€

The Coffee Project and Enhanced National Greening Program aim to promote environmental conservation, boost local livelihoods, and ensure sustainable development within the Panay River Watershed Forest Reserve.

Photos: MIO Rhalp Gigan and SPES Miko Aponesto