{"id":19442,"date":"2023-12-18T15:17:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T07:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcaf.da.gov.ph\/?p=19442"},"modified":"2024-03-14T09:06:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T01:06:18","slug":"unsung-heroes-of-agri-fisheries-take-center-stage-at-pcaf-national-volunteers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcaf.da.gov.ph\/index.php\/2023\/12\/18\/unsung-heroes-of-agri-fisheries-take-center-stage-at-pcaf-national-volunteers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsung heroes of agri-fisheries take center stage at PCAF National Volunteers\u2019 Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a day filled with gratitude, recognition, and appreciation, the 黑料网 celebrated its 9th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day (NVD) on December 12, 2023 at the Midas Hotel in Pasay City.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the theme \u201cSolidarity through Agricultural and Fishery Volunteerism,\u201d this year’s NVD put the spotlight on the hard work and dedication of the Department of Agriculture’s private sector development partners in pursuit of participatory development in the agri and fishery sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The collaboration of the government and the private sector is crucial. However, we also need to highlight the efforts and dedication of our partners in building a sustainable set of options for the future of agriculture and fisheries,” said Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. in his keynote message.<\/span><\/p>\n

The highlight of the NVD was the awarding of the winners of the Search for Outstanding National Sectoral Committees (NSCs) and Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs). This year\u2019s awardees are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Youth Advocacy Champion: Ryan Palunan, Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Cordillera Administrative Region<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Partnership Champion: Christopher Lindo, RAFC Caraga<\/span><\/p>\n

Alliance Builder: Engr. Miguel Pedroso, RAFC Eastern Visayas<\/span><\/p>\n

Policy Advocacy Champion: Ernesto M. Ordo\u00f1ez, NSC on International Trade<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding MAFC Secretariat Coordinator: Adrian Enriquez, CAFC Bayawan, Negros Oriental<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding PAFC Secretariat Coordinator: Arminda Padilla, PAFC Albay<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding RAFC Secretariat Coordinator: Gladys Regondola, RAFC Bicol<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding PAFC Sectoral Committee: PAFC Laguna – Sectoral Committee on Poultry and Livestock<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding RAFC Sectoral Committee: RAFC Caraga – Sectoral Committee on High Value Crops<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding RAFC Executive Officer: Aloha Gigi Banaria, RAFC Bicol<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding NSC Achiever: NSC on Coffee and Cacao<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding MAFC\/CAFC Achiever: Bayawan, Negros Oriental<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding PAFC Achiever: PAFC Benguet<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding RAFC Achiever: RAFC Bicol<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding NSC Chairperson: David Santos, NSC on Coffee and Cacao<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding MAFC Chairperson: Rudito Guioguio, MAFC Dimasalang, Masbate<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding PAFC Chairperson: Rene Delos Reyes, PAFC Albay<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding RAFC Chairperson: Bernardette De Los Santos, RAFC Bicol<\/span><\/p>\n

In her message to the participants, PCAF OIC Executive Director Julieta Opulencia stated, \u201cLet us consider this NVD as a foundation of unity, despite our distance from one another and differences in perspectives. Let us prove that this will only strengthen our camaraderie and policy resolutions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNot all of you may have received awards, but all of you deserve to be honored and recognized for your contributions in your respective sectors,\u201d she added.<\/span><\/p>\n

In his inspirational talk, Gawad Kalinga founder Antonio “Tony” Meloto emphasized that the power of volunteerism to bring about positive change stems from strong teamwork and extraordinary love of country. <\/span><\/p>\n

Around 350 guests took part in the NVD\u2019s first full-on activity since the COVID-19 pandemic restricted mass gatherings. Prior to the festivities, Sec. Laurel held a dialogue with the NSCs and RAFC Chairpersons to discuss pressing agri-fisheries concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n

 
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