THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is extending ¥4.9 billion in official development assistance (ODA) to the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) for developing the agriculture sector in Mindanao.
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from left) and Philippine President Rodrigo duterte leading the official ceremony at the Malacañang Palace for the project, together with JicA chief Representative Susumu ito (far left) and LbP President Alex buenaventura (far right).