Department of Agriculture 08 (DA-RFU-08) Regional Executive Director(RED) Angel C. Enriquez challenged the AFCs to remain relevant and to craft relevant and timely resolutions which could help boost the country's productivity.

 

At the same time, she thanked the voluntary leaders for their service to the farmers, fisherfolks, rural youths, housewives in this marginalized sector, even in the past years when there was a pandemic.

 

Province of Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho L. Petilla said he was there to listen and learn, at the same time he emphasized the essence of technology as an important component to consider in any undertaking. He also challenged them to help our farmers in their respective areas to boost their production and to address the same goals of making the country’s agriculture competitive in view of the World Trade Organization and the need to sustain our production to feed our people.

 

After the lively Opening Program, the new DA program on The DA National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP) was discussed by Ms. Kristine Angeli A. Valdez of the BPI, Manila with an Open Forum.

 

RAFC 8 Chairman Engr. Miguel Pedroso also presented the Rationale and Objectives of the activity. There was also a video showing highlighting the various accomplishments of each AFCs since the pandemic.

 

The participants also had a photo opportunity with Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho L. Petilla and DA 8 Director Angel Enriquez.****