21/07/2026
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The Office of Member of Parliament Ramon A. Piang, Sr., in partnership with the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs (MIPA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR), officially turned over three (3) pickup vehicles, one (1) tractor, and ten (10) hand tractors during a turnover ceremony held in Upi, Maguindanao del Norte. The assistance forms part of the Office's Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF), which aims to strengthen local governance and support agricultural and livelihood development across the Bangsamoro.
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Upi received one (1) tractor and one (1) pickup vehicle, while the remaining two (2) pickup vehicles and ten (10) hand tractors were awarded to various cooperatives in the municipality to enhance agricultural productivity, improve mobility, and support sustainable livelihood initiatives.
MIPA Minister Guiamal Aldulrahman expressed his gratitude to MP Piang for entrusting the ministry with the implementation of the projects. He said that approximately โฑ51 million has been allocated by the Office of MP Piang for various programs and initiatives to be implemented by MIPA, underscoring the Office's continued commitment to advancing the welfare and development of indigenous peoples and communities throughout the Bangsamoro region.
In his turnover message, MP Piang emphasized that the assistance extended to the LGU and its constituents serves a twofold purpose. He explained that when constituents are empowered to improve their livelihoods, the LGU likewise benefits through increased economic activity and enhanced revenue generation, enabling it to deliver better public services and sustain local development initiatives.
For her part, Upi Mayor Ma. Rona Cristina A. Piang-Flores expressed her gratitude for the Office of MP Piang's steadfast support for the municipality. She acknowledged the various equipment and development assistance previously extended to the LGU over the years, emphasizing that these interventions have significantly contributed to the municipality's agricultural development, improved the delivery of public services, and created greater opportunities for local communities.
IPMR Romeo Olubalang, one of the recipients of the pickup vehicle, expressed his appreciation for the assistance, noting that the vehicle would help facilitate travel to indigenous communities, particularly those in remote and far-flung areas, and support the delivery of services to their constituents.
Also present during the ceremony were members of the Sangguniang Bayan, led by Vice Mayor Abdila Alabat, along with officials of the Local Government Unit of Upi.