Philippines, Feb. 10 -- Village leaders in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, hailed the completion of a new farm-to-market road (FMR) that will connect their barangays to the province's market centers, benefiting over 2,800 rubber farmers.

The 4.7-km. Bucac-Marcelina FMR, with a budget of PHP59 million, was officially handed over to barangays San Isidro, Burac, and Marcelina on Feb. 7.

Implemented by the Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) under the Philippine Rural Development Project, the road will ease travel difficulties and improve market access for villagers.

"This completed project symbolizes progress and hope for our village," said Barangay Captain Therese Baslan of San Isidro in a statement Monday. She emphasized th...