Soldiers build homes for relocated families in Negros town

From the Philippine News Agency (May 21): Soldiers build homes for relocated families in Negros town

Soldiers of the 303rd Infantry Battalion are assisting the construction of houses for 11 families relocated to the site of the Negros First Ranch in Barangay Santa Rosa, Murcia, Negros Occidental.

Col. Jon Aying, commander of the 303rd IB also based in Murcia, said the building of houses is a joint effort of the provincial government of Negros Occidental, Philippine Army and Kasanag Inc., a non-government organization.

The affected families, who came from Hacienda Arloc, will also be given livelihood assistance by the provincial government through the Negros First-Army Wellness Extension Farm, in the peripheral area of the ranch covering four to six hectares.

Aying said the expansion of the Negros First-Army Wellness Farm at the 303rd IB headquarters in Barangay Minoyan, has become a necessity, because of the increasing demand of the local market for organic vegetable and poultry products.

The provincial government, through its Technological Livelihood Development Center, will also assist the 11 families in the marketing their products.

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