Region 10 agri prime movers recognized

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By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat (DA10)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) -- Region 10 has been recognized for its contribution to the development of the agri-fishery sector through its national Gawad Saka winners.

Dr. Berly Tatoy and the Provincial Agricultural and Fisheries Council (PAFC) of Misamis Oriental represented by its chairperson, Mario Jamis, were awarded during a simple rite at the Rizal Hall, Malacañang led by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte and Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, assisted by Usec. Ariel Cayanan.

Aside from a presidential citation, Dr. Tatoy who won the outstanding agricultural researcher category, was conferred with a P2-million worth of project award and P100,000 cash.

Meanwhile, PAFC MisOr was awarded with P300,000-worth of project award and P50,000 cash for the PAFC category.

Joining the delegates were Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano, DA-RFO 10 OIC-Regional Director Carlene Collado, Regional Technical Director Carmelita Bajarla, Research Division Chief Juanita Salvani, Field Operations Division Chief Carlota Madriaga, and MisOr Provincial Operations Center Chief Nilda Salas.