𝗗𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗢, 𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗧𝗜-𝗖𝗟 𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗣 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡

In collaboration with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), the Agricultural Training Institute-Central Luzon (ATI-CL) conducted the 4^th batch of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Program (CFIDP) Information Caravan, held at Diarabasin, Dipaculao, Aurora, on March 19, 2024.

The caravan aims to promote growth and sustainability in the coconut industry while updating stakeholders on recent advancements and developments and equipping participants with knowledge and resources to enhance their farming practices.

Ms. Anabelle Lapitan, Dipaculao Municipal Agriculturist, opened the information caravan by extending a warm welcome to all the participants.

Additionally, Senator Cynthia A. Villar, Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, gave an inspirational remark to the participants through a video message.

Meanwhile, representatives from participating agencies, including the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), and Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), discussed the strategies for advancing the coconut industry in the Philippines through their offered assistance.

The event concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Eula Dee Lañada, Office-in-Charge of the Information Services Section (ISS) at ATI-CL.

A total of 50 coconut farmers participated in the said information caravan.

Witten by: Karl Allen V. Aquino