Agusan People's Summit Translates Grassroots Proposals into Policy
The 6th Sibagat People's Summit in Agusan del Sur adopted community-driven proposals for sustainable farming and rural enterprises into municipal legislation. The event brought together civil society organizations, sectoral leaders, Indigenous Peoples' representatives, and local executives to forge concrete policy recommendations.
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