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==Secretary Alcala assures support for Philippine mango industry== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r12&id=57257 | |||
* Monday, October 03, 2011 | |||
:by Beverly Paoyon | |||
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani, Oct 3 (PIA) -- Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala guaranteed the Philippine mango industry with his department’s support as he graced the 13th National Mango Congress at Isla Jardin del Mar resort in Gumasa. | |||
“Rest assured that the DA (Department of Agriculture) will continue with support programs including the establishment and rehabilitation of nurseries and foundation scion grove, household and village processing assistance and crop improvement especially for climate change adaptability,” Alcala told the 322 delegates on September 30 at the end of the three-day congress. | |||
Alcala reported a seven percent growth in the annual production of mangoes in 2010 which was reportedly “prompted by the continuous flower induction in Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Bicol Region and all the Visayas regions.” | |||
However, a decline of 5.3 percent during the early months this year was noted. He said this was caused by the changing weather conditions and the early rainy season which may have been triggered by climate change. | |||
Last year, fresh mango exports reached 20,115 tons worth US$15.2 million. The country also exported dried and processed mangoes at 3,600 tons and 9,328 tons, respectively. The combined exports of fresh, dried, and processed mangoes last year earned a total of more than US$50 million, according to the Secretary. | |||
Despite these figures, Alcala still noted a shortage in supply and urged growers and producers to plant more. He challenged them to surpass last year’s produce considering that the DA is working with the sector “in improving handling and transport systems.” | |||
Alcala valued the importance of this year’s congress theme, “Positioning the Philippine Mango Strongly in the World Market,” to be relevantly timing with the huge demand for Philippine mango. | |||
“I-ayos lamang po natin na matugunan po ang mga kailangan gawin ng industry upang patuloy na tangkilikin ng ibang bansa ang ating mangga. Ito po ay para sa inihahangad ng industry ng mangga sa pandaigdigang pamilihan at maging sa Pilipinas (We should arrange it in a way that we can address the needs of the industry, so other countries can continue supporting our mangoes. This is for the mango industry to position itself strong in the world and local market),”Alcala said. | |||
Major mango producers in the country are Ilocos Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Central Visayas, Central Luzon, and SOCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos) area. (PIO Sarangani/PIA General Santos City/CTA) | |||
==Villagers in Sarangani build bridge in name of fallen son== | ==Villagers in Sarangani build bridge in name of fallen son== | ||
*Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/336272/villagers-sarangani-build-bridge-name-fallen-son | *Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/336272/villagers-sarangani-build-bridge-name-fallen-son | ||
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"It's amazing that people here can make their own bridge without anyone constructing it for them. We hope this could be replicated in other towns," said Jonathon Bentley-Stevens, president of Bentley House International, an organization that recently partnered with Belgium-based WeForest to plant 10 million trees in the province while those who plant it get livelihood for every seedling they grow. | "It's amazing that people here can make their own bridge without anyone constructing it for them. We hope this could be replicated in other towns," said Jonathon Bentley-Stevens, president of Bentley House International, an organization that recently partnered with Belgium-based WeForest to plant 10 million trees in the province while those who plant it get livelihood for every seedling they grow. | ||
==Philippine mango industry positioning “strongly” in world market== | ==Philippine mango industry positioning “strongly” in world market== | ||