by DA-4A RAFIS January 10, 2021 CALAMBA CITY, Laguna - Three outstanding farmers and fisherfolk from CALABARZON were recognized during the D...
January 10, 2021
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna - Three outstanding farmers and fisherfolk from CALABARZON were recognized during the Department of Agriculture's (DA) 49th Gawad Saka "Parangal sa Natatanging Magsasaka at Mangingisda" streamed awarding ceremony on December 14, 2020.
Among the 22 agricultural individuals and groups all over the country, Teodoro V. Pangilinan of Brgy. Concepcion Palasan, Sariaya was cited as Outstanding Large Animal Raiser, Mr. Benjamin D. Bajo of Brgy. Libo, Panukulan as Outstanding Fisherfolk for Aquaculture Fisheries and the Quezon Agricultural and Fishery Council (QAFC) as Outstanding Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC).
The three winners were awarded with trophy, certificate of recognition and cash prizes. Pangilinan and Bajo each received P250,000 cash prize while the QAFC got P50,000 cash prize and P350,000 worth of fund for their project.
In his speech, Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar expressed his appreciation to all the farmers and fishers who continue to remain steadfast at the forefront of the sector to bring affordable, safe, and nutritious food to every Filipino table amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Together with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the Secretary said they are confident that with the people in the agriculture sector, we will achieve and sustain a food-secure and resilient nation while increasing the productivity and income of farmers and fishers.
"In the face of interminable challenges brought by natural calamities and erratic climate conditions, your work is beyond commendable and something you should take pride in. Patuloy na tutugunan ng Kagawaran ang mga pangangailan ng sektor ng sakahan at pangisdaan," Sec. Dar said.
DA USec. for Operations Mr. Ariel T. Cayanan said the ceremony gives credit to farmers and fishers who have meaningful involvement in the agriculture industry and noted that he is proud to be a part of the farming and fisheries sector.
“Sa kabila ng panganib na dulot ng kasalukuyang pandemya, inyong (mga magsasaka at mangingisda) ipinamalas ang inyong husay at dedikasyon sa inyong mga napiling larangan... Habang may mga dedikado at makabagong magsasaka at mangingisda, ang parangal ng Gawad Saka ay mananatili,” USec. Cayanan said.
Gawad Saka is an annual activity of DA that recognizes farmers, fisherfolk, and other agricultural stakeholders who have excelled and made significant contributions in the development of the agriculture and fishery sector in their regions and the country. Due to the current pandemic, this yearly celebration was conducted virtually by uploading a simple yet momentous video tribute for all the winners on DA official Facebook page. (PIA-4A/DA-4A RAFIS)
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