Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat - More than one hundred coconut farmers from Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat, convened for the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Program (CFIDP) Information Caravan on April 5, 2024.

Led by a consortium of governmental agencies, including PhilMech, CDA, PCA, PCIC, CHED, and DTI, the CFIDP Information Caravan served as a beacon of hope and opportunity for the coconut industry in Sultan Kudarat Province. Each agency brought forth a wealth of knowledge, presenting a comprehensive overview of their respective programs and services tailored to elevate the coconut industry.

Romeo Difunturom, the Municipal Cooperative Specialist, welcomed attendees with open arms, underlining the pivotal role of community solidarity in the journey towards agricultural prosperity. Various messages of support echoed through the venue, delivered by local dignitaries such as Rufino S. Lama, representing the LGU Secretary of Senator Ninoy Aquino, Mayor Randy L. Ecija, Ron James Gomez, HVCDP Coordinator representing Municipal Agriculturist Cherry Difonturum, and Jill F. Geollegue, the Municipal Agri Fishery Council Chair of Senator Ninoy Aquino. Their presence underscored a collective commitment to fostering growth and resilience within the agricultural sector.

The heart of the event lay in its educational mandate, spearheaded by the Agricultural Training Institute Region XII. Coconut farmers were equipped with the necessary insights through engaging presentations and interactive sessions. The open forum provided a platform for farmers to voice their queries and concerns, fostering a collaborative dialogue between farmers and agency representatives.

The CFIDP Information Caravan serves as a testament to the region's unwavering dedication to uplifting its coconut industry. With this second leg of the information caravan, coconut farmers in Senator Ninoy Aquino stand poised to embrace a future brimming with promise and opportunity to elevate the coconut sector.