Ms. Mary Ann A. Ramos, Center Director of ATI Region 6, leads the ribbon cutting together with other guests in the 30 Sow-Level Swine Multiplier and Techno-demo farm Project under the INSPIRE Program both in Himamaylan and Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
HIMAMAYLAN and CAUAYAN, Negros Occidental – A new year means new beginnings for the Himamaylan Hog Raisers Association and Cauayan Livestock Producer's Marketing Association (CALIPMA) as ATI Region 6 and DA-National Livestock Program (NLP) inaugurate the 30 Sow-Level Swine Multiplier and Techno-Demo Farm Project on January 8, 2025, in their respective areas.
Present in the ceremonies are as follows:
Honored guests and Himamaylan Hog Raisers Association members happily accept the project through a simple inauguration ceremony.
For Himamaylan, Negros Occidental:
- Dr. Cyche G. Hisona, City Government Head I and OIC City Agriculturist of Himamaylan City
- Hon. Anthony Dennis Occeño, Board Member of the 5th district of Negros Occidental
- Dr. Placeda E. Lemana, Provincial Veterinarian of Negros Occidental
- Engr. Jose Albert Barrogo, Regional Technical Director for Operations of DA-RFO 6
- Hon. Rogelio Raymund I. Tongson Jr., City Mayor of Himamaylan City
- Mr. Joenilo N. Mamaed, Secretary of Himamaylan City Hog Raiser Association
- Pastor Ric A. Lauron, President of Himamaylan Hog Raiser Association
- Ms. Mary Ann A. Ramos, Center Director of ATI Region 6
Ms. Ramos checks the facilities inside the newly-built 30 Sow-Level Swine Multiplier and Techno-demo farm Project under the INSPIRE Program in Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
For Cauayan, Negros Occidental:
- Mr. Goerge Salapang Jr., Business Manager of Cauayan Livestock Producers Marketing Association
- Ms. Marina E. Geraldoy, President of the Cauayan Livestock Producers Marketing Association
- Hon. John Rey D. Tabujara, Municipal Mayor of Cauayan, Negros Occidental
- Ms. Marina E. Geraldoy, President of Cauayan Livestock Producers Marketing Association
- Mr. Daniel Dayono, Municipal Agriculturist of Cauayan, Negros Occidental
- Ms. Mary Ann A. Ramos, Center Director of ATI Region 6
Under the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion Program (INSPIRE) program, this project is an essential milestone in the DA-NLP through ATI's efforts to revitalize the Philippine swine industry. The initiative offers a holistic solution to swine farmers' challenges through modern technologies, high-quality breeding stock, and sustainable practices. This project's success will benefit individual farmers and contribute to the nation's broader food security and economic growth goals.
