Four farming communities in the municipalities of Alfonso Lista and Aguinaldo, Ifugao are set to benefit from the Php307-million Sto. Domingo–Namnama–Potia–Halag Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) subproject under the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up.
The Provincial Government of Ifugao officially broke ground for the 14.856-kilometer FMR improvement on October 20, 2025, in Barangay Sto. Domingo, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao.
Governor Jerry U. Dalipog led the groundbreaking ceremonies together with Alfonso Lista Mayor Edralin B. Alipio, Aguinaldo Mayor Clemente S. Talusig, Sanguniang Panlalawigan Members, and DA-PRDP Regional Deputy Project Director Danilo P. Daguio. The event was also attended by provincial and municipal department heads and staff, local officials from neighboring municipalities, and community members.
In his message, Director Daguio underscored the vital role of farm-to-market roads in uplifting rural livelihoods.
“Farm-to-market roads offer easy access and faster transportation for farmers and producers to dispose of their products and enable them to increase their production,” he said.
He emphasized that the project aims to increase food production and contribute to the Department of Agriculture’s overarching goal of food security, in partnership with the World Bank.
Dir. Daguio also noted that the success of PRDP subprojects largely depends on the strong collaboration between local leaders.
“If the working relationship between the executive and legislative bodies is good, challenges encountered along the way can be easily resolved,” he added.
Governor Dalipog, meanwhile, expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and partners for their support and cooperation in making the project possible. He said the road improvement is a significant step toward enhancing agricultural development and improving the quality of life of the local farming communities.
Once completed, the FMR is expected to boost agricultural productivity and improve market access for farmers, directly benefiting 6,879 residents—3,611 male and 3,268 female. The improved road will also strengthen the operations of existing local banana enterprises and other agricultural ventures in the area.** Dominic Hoggang (PLGU Ifugao)
