The exceptional performance of three outstanding Agricultural Extension Workers (AEW) from Region 11 were recognized during the 14th National Corn Congress namely: Jul-Mar Liong of Tagum, Davao del Norte, Cristita Joaquin of San Isidro, Davao Oriental and Ronnel Llubit of Paquibato, Davao City.
CELEBRATE CHOCOLATE | Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Cynthia Villar leads the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of this year's Kakao Konek at Davao Convention Center, Davao City.
Joining her are: Department of Agriculture -XI Regl. Technical Director Marila Corpuz (1st L), CIDAMI President Val Turtur (2nd L) and other key industry players.
Focusing on the theme: "Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate - Chocolate," the biggest annual cacao and chocolate event convenes all industry stakeholders from cacao farmers, government officials, technical experts, processors, input providers, investors, chocolatiers, and chocolate lovers.
Discover various cacao and chocolate products such as cacao nibs, tablea, award-winning and promising chocolate brands, choco drinks, cacao beauty soap and a lot more. Get the feel of the vibrancy and diversity of our Ph's cacao industry thru this event which runs from October 18-20.
In a hope to improve livelihood and nutrition through the promotion of indigenous and exotic fruit production, the Philippine Fruit Association Inc. (PFA) in partnership with Department of Agriculture (DA) convene the fruit stakeholders in the country for the 26th National Fruit Symposium.
The forum aims to promote the indigenous fruit species and their important role in the well-being and income of people.
FEEDING PROGRAM | Government and private sector inked a Memorandum of Agreement supporting the government's supplemental feeding program during the International Banana Conference held October 12 at SMX Convention Center - Davao City.
Taking the lead in the MOA signing are: (L-R) Department of Agriculture Reg'l. Director Ricardo Oñate, Department of Trade & Industry Reg'l. Director Ma. Belinda Ambe, Phil Export Exec. Director Marizon Loreto, Phil Export Chairman Domingo Ang, and Banana Industry Development Council Chairman Ferdinand Marañon.
Incorporating the nutritious banana fruits in the feeding program re-affirms the banana growers and exporters' commitment and contribution to nourishment of 3-5 year old children in day care centers in the region.
It is also part of their corporate social responsibility that supports the RA 11037 or the "Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act" signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on June 20, 2018.
