Trece Martires City, Cavite - In line with the theme, “Nagkakaisang Pagkilos Tungo sa mas Mataas na Kalidad ng Paglilingkod sa Rehiyon CaLaBaRZon,” the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Region IV-A give recognitions to most active and excellent partners in the field of training and extension during the 2nd ATIng Parangal.

“ATIng Parangal is a triennial activity of ATI Region IV-A which aims to give awards and recognition to the pillars of extension that have exhibited exceptional support to the programs and projects of the Center,” highlighted by Ms. Abegail del Rosario, Project Officer, during the overview of ATIng Parangal.

Emphasized in her welcome message, Center Director Marites Piamonte - Cosico expressed her sincere gratitude to all the partners, “alam ko pong hindi sapat ang mga plake at sertipikong aming igagawad, at maging ang masigabong palakpakan na inyong matatanggap, para tumbasan ang inyong mga pagsisikap at dedikasyon bilang katuwang ng ATI Calabarzon. Pero hayaan n’yo pong ang mga ito ay magsilbing simbolo ng inyong tagumpay sa araw-araw n’yong pakikipaglaban at pakikibaka bilang mga natatanging kaagapay ng aming ahensya.”

AgriPreneur Host, Mr. Jiggy Manicad, expressed his support to agricultural endeavors of the Center and signify commitment on the promotion of agritourism sites, agricultural marketing and products through his television show.

Various recognitions were given to different categories:

I. Mga Nagtagumpay sa Pambansang Patimpalak

• 2019 National Kabataang Organic Agriculture (OA)
o Philippine Normal University - South Luzon
o Ms. Joy Tricia Mae P. Corpuz (2019 Kabataang OA National Quiz Bee Champion)

• 2019 National 4H Winners
o Mr. Joshua N. de Villa, 4H City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Original Music
o Mr. Mark C. Libuna, 4H City of San Pablo, Laguna, Spoken Word Poetry

II. Mga Kaagapay na Lokal na Pamahalaang Panlalawigan sa Agrikultura at Paghahayupan

• Lalawigan ng Cavite
• Lalawigan ng Laguna
• Lalawigan ng Batangas
• Lalawigan ng Rizal
• Lalawigan ng Quezon

III. Mga Kaagapay na Pambansang Unibersidad

• Cavite State University
• Laguna State Polytechnic University
• Batangas State University
• University of Rizal System
• Southern Luzon State University
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines- Mulanay Campus
• University of the Philippines Los Baños

IV. Pinaka-aktibong Kaagapay na Pambansang Ahensya

• Department of Agriculture (DA) – Regional Field Office IV-A
• Philippine Rice Research Institute - Los Baños Branch
• Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization
• Department of Tourism - Region IV-A
• DA - Regional Crop Protection Center IV-A
• Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Region IV-A
• Bureau of Plant Industry - Los Baños National Research and Development Center
• Philippine Coconut Authority - Region IV-A
• Department of Education - Region IV-A
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Region IVA
• DA - Agricultural Credit Policy Council
• Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation - Region IV
• Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research Development and Extension Consortium
• Landbank of the Philippines - Trece Martires City Branch

V. Mga Aktibong Kaagapay sa Pribadong Sektor

• ABF Integrated Farms and Agribusiness Center, Inc.
• Teofely Nature Farms, Inc.
• MoCA Family Farm & RLearning Center
• Flor’s Garden and Nature Haven Inc. and Ed Tarriela Learning Center and Farm
• Terra Verde Ecofarms, Inc.
• Costales Nature Farm
• Villar SIPAG Foundation
• Uma Verde Econature Farm, Inc.

VI. Natatanging Kaagapay sa mga Espesyal na Proyekto

• HiLING Program
o Balane Family - Brgy. Olong-Tao, Macalelon, Quezon
o Ms. Rosemarie Salagubang - Agricultural Technician, Macalelon, Quezon

• Kabataang de Kalibre
o ABF Integrated Farms and Agribusiness Center, Inc.

• Agribuhay
o Rizal Native Chicken Raisers’ Association, Rizal, Laguna
o Tanggapan ng Pambayang Agrikultor, Rizal, Laguna

• Sustainable Pig Farming
o Balitoc Fisherfolks and Farmers Association, Calatagan, Batangas
o Tanggapan ng Pambayang Agrikultor, Calatagan, Batangas

• Climate Resilient Agriculture
o Astrera Family - Brgy. Magsikap, General Nakar, Quezon
o Tanggapan ng Pambayang Agrikultor, General Nakar, Quezon

• Techno Gabay Program
o Ms. Lorna C. Matel
o Partner Agency, Cavite State University

VII. Natatanging Kaagapay na Agricultural Extension Worker (AEW)

• Rice Program
o Mr. Randy F. Leonido, Lucban, Quezon

• Organic Agriculture Program
o Ms. Melanie B. Cortez, City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas

• Corn and Cassava Program
o Mr. William R. Lopez Jr., Guinayangan, Quezon

• High Value Crops Development Program
o Ms. May Lyn J. Reyes, City of Calamba, Laguna

• Livestock Program
o Mr. Jay Carlo F. Almendraz, Talisay, Batangas

• 4H Club
o Ms. Corazon F. Calabia, Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) Laguna

• Rural Based Organization
o Ms. Frene C. Dela Cruz, OPA Laguna

• Farm Business School
o Mr. Sherwin M. Rimas, City of Tanauan, Batangas

About 200 guests and awardees joined the celebration on December 6, 2019 at ATI Region IV-A, Trece Martires City, Cavite.