DA 9 launches Malasakit Help Desk

By Jong D. Cadion

During the launching of the Malasakit Help Desk, Regional Executive 
Director Dr. Dennis H. Palabrica invited the farmers to visit the 
Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office (DA RFO) IX in 
Lenienza, Pagadian City to raise their concerns and queries regarding 
agri – fisheries for an immediate response and action. The Malasakit Help 
Desk is a one –stop window that provides a speedy and efficient assistance 
to our farmers and fisherfolk. (Photo provided by DA9)

PAGADIAN CITY (March 12, 2019) - “We invite our clienteles, the farmers and fisherfolk to visit the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office (DA RFO) IX to raise some concerns and queries on agri - fisheries that require immediate response and action. Our Malasakit Help Desk is now open and we are here to serve you,” announced Regional Executive Director Dr. Dennis H. Palabrica.

        The Malasakit Help Desk was officially launched at (DA RFO) IX, Lenienxza, Pagadian City recently. Regional Executive Director Dr. Dennis H. Palabrica headed the ribbon cutting with the support of its attached agencies namely National Food Authority (NFA) headed by the Regional Executive Director, Procopio Trabajo II, Agriculture Technology Training (ATI), Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), National Meat Insurance Corporation (NMIS), Fertilizer and Pest Authority (FPA), and Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).   

        “The Malasakit Help Desk is designed as a one – stop window for assistance in delivering agricultural assistance and interventions to the famers and fisherfolk,” Palabrica added. “We aim to provide necessary information on agri – fishery programs and services. Our clienteles can also avail seeds, farm facilities, and package of technologies.”

        Moreover, the first client during the launching was the manager from Dinas Community Multi – Purpose Cooperative (DCMPC), Mr. Santiago Arig. He came to submit reports of the White Corn – Demo Farm and reported that there were crop damages in the municipality due to drought.

Director Palabrica took the report and assured him of the necessary assistance the beneficiaries can avail. “I’m glad that DA has a speedy action to our concern. DA has always been accommodating and accessible,” remarked Arig.

DA 9 Malasakit Help Desk hotline numbers are 0998 -566 – 7823 (Smart) and 0917 – 712 – 8607 (Globe). (with PR and photo by ICabeguin/ DA9)