Maitum Youth Turns Poultry Passion into Agri Enterprise
What began as a modest effort to fund his college education—raising just 20 broiler chickens in his backyard—soon grew into something far more meaningful for Daniel Russiana. The young resident of Maitum, Sarangani Province, discovered not only a source of income but a way to address a pressing local issue: the shortage of fresh, dressed chicken in their community. After graduating from college, Daniel committed himself to poultry farming, driven by a mission to help improve food access in Maitum. His entrepreneurial spirit quickly drew attention. The Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Office invited him to join a meeting of youth entrepreneurs, where he was later elected president of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization of Maitum (YEOM). With guidance from the Department of Trade and Industry, Daniel participated in training sessions and seminars to sharpen his business skills. Support from the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist soon followed, which led to his endorsement ...
