MOA signing.Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala together with the tribal leaders of the Obu-Manuvu and Matigsalog tribe sign the MOA forthe Development and Operationalization of the Marilog Stock Farm, Research and Development Center in Marilog, Davao City.
Vets, farm raisers joins proper animal handling workshop
The Livestock Division of the Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 conducted a seminar workshop on “Improved Animal Welfare Programme in the Transport of Farm Animal (cattle and swine) for Slaughter” at the Apo View Hotel, Davao City recently.
Attended by provincial veterinarians, farm raisers and stakeholders, the workshop addresses issues and concerns regarding Animal Welfare in the country.
The workshop is an effort of the Livestock Division to accentuate the OIE (Office Internationale Epizooties) standard `in the Region of which the Philippines is already a member since 1948.
NOAC Preparation.Agriculture regional director Remelyn R. Recoter listens to ZJEN event organizer Candice Protasio (center), as she explains the set-up of the 11th National Organic Agriculture Congress to be held in SMX Convention Center in Davao City. Also in photo is regional coordinator for Organic Agriculture Program Dr. Edilberta del Mundo (right).