The Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan - Batch 6 held its national qualifying examination on February 10, 2025. A total of six applicants from Region XII and three from BARMM passed the exam and will undergo field validation and a regional medical examination from February 12 to 17, 2025.

The top four applicants from each region will be endorsed to ATI-CO, along with their documentary requirements, for desk evaluation by the National Selection Committee.

Before the examination, CDMS Chief Ms. Simona P. Dela Cruz and RBO Focal Person Ms. May Guiang conducted an orientation session for the applicants.

OIC-Center Director Jessie V. Beldia, PhD delivered an inspirational message, emphasizing the crucial role of the younger generation in the future of agriculture.

Also present during the examination were:
 • Ms. Judy C. Gomez, President of the Federation of Volunteer Leaders of the Philippines - Region XII
 • Mr. Kenne T. Cabrillos, Cotabato Province 4-H Coordinator
 • International Internship Program (IIP) graduates from Taiwan and Japan: Abraham D. Kaslon, Kaharudin Salibo, John Mark Amar, and Khemer Añabieza.