More seaweed growers in Guimaras are benefitting from the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the province. Guimaras agriculturist Ronnie Morante, in an interview on Thursday, said that three additional projects are approved for implementation under the PRDP with project cost totaling PHP5.9 million. The Panobolon Unified Fisherfolk’s Association Seaweed Production and Marketing Enterprise was allotted PHP2.8 million while the Lawi Fisherfolk’s Association (LFA) Seaweed Production and Marketing Enterprise and the San Lorenzo Seaweed Production and Marketing Enterprise each was appropriated PHP1.55 million.

Agri dep't aids seaweed producers in Guimaras. (2018, May 20). Panay News, p. B1.