To boost the production of corn powder mix, women farmers in Maasim, Sarangani received a newly built processing center, courtesy of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).

The recipients are members of the Kablacan Women in Development of Sarangani (KWINDS) who are engaged in the manufacture of corn power mix, ginger powder (salabat), and turmeric tea.

The recent turnover of facilities to the group is anchored on the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III to improve the livelihood of agrarian reform beneficiaries.

Crisola Llego, KWINDS president, said in a statement Thursday the facilities would greatly help in processing their crops.

“Women have also great responsibilities in the economy, their families, and children. We could now fulfill our obligations because of the support we received,” she said.

Llego said each member’s lowest take-home share is approximately PHP400 for every production of corn powder mix, salabat, and turmeric tea, and that the processing center could generate more income.

She lauded DAR for providing them with not only facilities but also technical know-how.

“I would also like to thank the DAR for the seminars and training they provided us because it helped us improve as an organization as well as an individual,” she said.

She also commended her fellow women for attending capacity-building interventions for them to understand how to earn extra income during their idle time. (PNA)