Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol awards 20-footer fiberglass boats to local fishers of Malabang, Lanao del Sur as part of President Duterte’s promise to uplift the lives and livelihood of Filipinos living in the farthest communities. The fishing vessel, worth P35,000 each, will be used in various fishing activities of the beneficiaries and prevent illegal fishing activities. The agri chief stressed that the Department of Agriculture is keen on pouring assistance and services to the fishers, but they need to organize themselves into groups to collectively enjoy the benefits of government’s help. ### (photo by Gian Carlo Luague)