The Passi City Astrodome was packed with close to 4,000 farmers and fisherfolk today as the city hosted the culmination program today of Farmers and Fisherfolk Week 2024.
The event celebrated the agricultural backbone of the region and honoured the contributions of the farming and fishing sectors.
Key national and regional figures, including Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Atty. Asis Perez, DA Regional Executive Director Dennis Arpia, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Director Remia Kenria Aparri, provincial officials, mayors, and champion farmers and fisherfolk took part in the celebration.
Undersecretary Perez commended the hard work and dedication of the farmers and fisherfolk, emphasizing the importance of the agricultural sector in ensuring food security and economic stability in the country.
The event also featured a recognition ceremony for outstanding farmers, fisherfolk, and stakeholders.
(Photo by Dr. Raul Banias)
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