CATANDUANES’ LEADERS, Gov. Joseph Cua, TGP Partylist Rep. Jose Teves Jr., Vice Gov. Peter Cua, Virac Mayor Samuel Laynes and other officials are shown in a meeting with PhilFIDA OIC-Regional Director Mary Anne Molina on government interventions for local farmers in the wake of a slump in the buying price of abaca fiber locally and in the world market. The meeting was called by Cong. Teves due to concerns over the economic slowdown affecting farmers.