Tuguegarao city: The city government of Tuguegarao, through its veterinary office, distributed 170 goats to 34 members of the Goat Raisers Association of Tuguegarao City (GRATC) in Cagayan province on Tuesday. During the distribution at the City Veterinary Office, Dr. Pastor Tumaliuan Jr., the city veterinarian, said all target beneficiaries completed a six-month goat-raising training, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to care for the animals.

According to Philippines News Agency, each of the beneficiaries received five goats - four females and one male - under the livestock dispersal program. The goat dispersal program aims to boost farmers' income and improve food security. GRATC president Conrado Adduru expressed gratitude to the Tuguegarao City government, led by Mayor Maila Rosario Ting-Que, for supporting the livelihoods of goat raisers. Adduru described the initiative as "the best Christmas gift," mentioning that they hope to increase the city's goat production to eventually share the offspring with others.

Mayor Que has encouraged the farmer-beneficiaries to properly care for the goats and to take part in the upcoming training and monitoring activities to help ensure the program's success.