Mayor Santiago promises to help farmers, boost agriculture in San Fernando

San Fernando City Mayor Edwin Santiago on July 13 vowed to boost agriculture in the city.
The Pampanga politiko said he will protect San Fernando’s remaining farmlands and assist farmers on irrigation.
“Sa kagustuhan natin na makasabay sa industrialization, maraming lupain natin ang na-convert – naging buildings, subdivision. Nakalimutan natin ang importansya ng pagsasaka,” he said.
Santiago added agriculture will be his administration’s priority.
“Ang agrikultura ay isa sa prayoridad natin sa “Bagong San Fernando”. Maraming programa at proyekto para sa mga magsasaka at nagpapasalamat din tayo sa provincial at national government na patuloy na tumutulong sa ating magsasaka sa pamamagitan ng iba’t-ibang proyekto,” he said.