Baler, Aurora — Two people's organizations from this province received livelihood assistance worth P37,500 each from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

According to BFAR OIC- Provincial Fishery Officer Rex Sabaluca, the two people's organizations were identified as the Renewed Strength Dinadiawan Association and Calaocan New Life Association.

The two groups received livelihood packages under the agency's Special Area for Agricultural Development Program.

Sabaluca said that the package consists of 20 sets of solar dryers for dried fish for RSDA, and four sacks of tilapia grower feeds for CNLA.

Members of the two POs consists of about 100 former rebels who were organized by the 91st Infantry Battalion to support their transition to mainstream society.

Sabaluca said the 91st IB and BFAR are always in full support of the POs.

For his part, 91st IB Commander Lt. Col. Julito Recto Jr. stressed that tilapia growing is a sustainable livelihood that will bring more income and ensure food is on the table for the POs and their families.