CEBU CITY – A lawyer who is gunning for a congressional seat in the first district of Bohol vowed to defend and uplift farmers in the province by championing the modernization of the agriculture sector.
CONGRESSIONAL candidate Jordan Pizarras (in red shirt) vows to push for reforms that will uplift the lives of the farmers in Bohol province. (Contributed photo)
Atty. Jordan Pizarras, who wants to be known as Tigpanalipud sa mga Bol-anon (Defender of Bol-anons), said that he is advocating for the establishment of agricultural high schools in key towns across the district to help revolutionize farming practices and empower local farmers.
“That’s our plan. We will put up agricultural high schools in key areas in the first district especially in towns where there is a huge number of farmers,” Pizarras said.
He emphasized that these schools will provide essential training for the youth, equipping them with modern farming technologies that are crucial for the future of agriculture in Bohol.
Pizarras stressed the importance of bolstering the agricultural sector, not just in Bohol, but also throughout the country.
"The agricultural sector is the backbone of our economy, yet it has been lagging behind due to outdated methods. We need to modernize farming and adopt mechanization to make it more efficient and sustainable," he said.
He cited Israel as a model of agricultural innovation. "Look at Israel, a small country with limited resources, but through innovation and technology, it has become one of the world's top exporters of agricultural products. There's no reason why we can't achieve the same."
Pizarras said his vision aligns with the urgent need to modernize the Philippine agricultural industry.
He said that for years, Filipino farmers have been left behind, relying on traditional methods that are no longer enough to meet the demands of a growing population and the challenges of climate change.
By adopting mechanization and investing in education, Pizarras believes that Bohol and the entire country can significantly boost agricultural productivity. "We need to train young Bol-anons in modern farming techniques,” he said.
Pizarras said he is committed to ensuring that the farmers of Bohol are not left behind in the march towards progress.
He envisions a future where the youth are well-trained in modern agricultural methods, capable of competing on a global scale, while addressing the immediate needs of their local communities.