The University Extension and Development Center of West Visayas State University held another training last May 23, 2023 in line with Dr. Ricky P. Becodo’s project on Darag Native Chicken in Sara, Iloilo. This training is one of the outcomes of an assessment conducted in selected barangays in the municipality last month.

The Writeshop on Barangay Ordinance was participated by Barangay Captains and Kagawad-in-charge. Ms. Fe Seta D. Encontro, UEDC staff, introduced Dr. Becodo as the resource speaker of the training. She also presented the deliveries and assessment conducted. SB Dennis E. Caraecle, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Cooperatives, Vice Mayor Ryan S. Zerrudo, and Mayor Jon N. Aying all conveyed messages of support for the training.

Dr. Becodo provided participants with handouts and sample forms to use as a foundation for their ordinance writing. Participants were engaged and interested in the training as they asked questions and sought clarification on the subject. Mr. Argeo Porquez Jr., Executive Assistance IV of MGLAD, concluded the training with a closing remark. ( J. Orado) 

The team of Dr. Becodo is  appreciative of Mayor Jon Aying’s initiative in prioritizing the Darag Native Chicken Farm  Multiplier Project.  Mr. Argeo Porquez Jr., head of the Municipal Government and Livelihood Assistance Division (MGLAD) has consistently monitored and collected data for WVSU’s decision-making  function and effective implementation of the said project. The team is also looking forward to holding a seminar on Darag product pricing.

The assessment activity is critical since uncontrolled diseases can increase the  mortality rate of  Darag native chickens. It is important that timely intervention is given to ensure sustainable Drag native chicken production.

Likewise, farmers who see the opportunity in Darag chicken  raising will discover that the enterprise is sustainable and does not stop at 40 multiplier farms. Interested persons can reach out to Sara MGLAD to express their interest so the municipality can screen and consider them in the next training opportunity.