Part of the Main event of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month held at Bureau of Soil and Water Management last May 15, 2023 is the much-awaited recognition of the outstanding contributors to the agricultural sectors of the Philippines.
This year, the High Value Crops Development Program distinguished Farmers are:
Fruit Category:
Mango Stakeholders Association
Central Luzon Region
Vegetable Category:
Mr. Basilio P. Ngaseo
Manpat-A Farmers Association
Cordillera Administrative Region
Industrial Crop Category:
Mr. Dick A. Evasco Jr.
Atok Arabica Coffee Growers Marketing Cooperative
Cordillera Administrative Region
The recognition was spearheaded by Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban, Usec. Agnes Miranda, Undersecretary for Administration and Finance, Asec. Jane Bacayo, Assistant Secretary for Administration, Asec. Rex Estoperez, Assistant Secretray and Chief-of -Staff, Dir. Gerald Glenn F. Panganiban, Director for High Value Crops Development Program, and Director U-Nichols Manalo, OIC- Director Field Operations Service.
Congratulations!!!