PGMA hands P4.72 M to 23 Boholano coops   MORE funds keep the local development engines churning here as President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo awarded P4.72 million in agricultural assistance to 23 cooperatives in this province November 10.   The funds, which the President hopes to spur more employment opportunities and economic activities in the country-sides are also focused on helping people's organizations become entrepreneurs. Leading the roster of biggest recipients are the Bohol Local Development Foundation, Inc. and Bohol Federation of Women Cooperatives with P1.5 million each.   The president also handed to Cabilao Loon Multi-Purpose Cooperative with P150,000 while for United Angilan Antequera Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Tupas Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Quinapon-an Rural Improvement Club, Balbas Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Anislagan Cabog Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Tontunan Multi-Purpose Cooperative, she awarded P100,000 each. Cayacay Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Mocpoc Loon Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Quinogitan Loboc Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Camputud Multi-Purpose Cooperative also received P100,000 each from the President. Cambasag Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Taming Loom Weavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Palo Loay Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Cabilao Romblon Weavers Network, Bugho Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Bahaybahay Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and Imelda Duero Abaca Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative each received P50,000.   New Canguha Calape Multi-Purpose Cooperative got P20,000 during that day. That same day, Pres. Arroyo also inspected the P15-million Municipal Fish Port of...click local news

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