MERIDA, Leyte - The Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center 8 (ATI-RTC 8) continues strengthening the Techno Gabay Program (TGP). Under the TGP there are four key components: information and communication technology (ICT), information education and communication development (IEC), farmers information and technology services (FITS), and the Magsasakang Siyentista (MS). ATI-RTC 8 is reorganizing and evaluating new and existing Magsasakang Siyentista from Region 8 during the second semester of the year. This assessment aims to continue developing the program based on progress made in the previous year and further harmonizing the Magsasakang Siyentista network across the region.
This month marks the beginning of reevaluating and assessing the Magsasakang Siyentista endorsed by Municipal Agriculture Offices to ATI-RTC 8 as part of the FITS component.
On July 30, 2024, Information Services Section 8 conducted the first batch of face-to-face visits and evaluations at the Isabel, Leyte FITS Center. The evaluation assessed two farmers endorsed for MS: Mr. Alfredo Surigao of San Francisco and Mr. Fedelo Rojas of Sto. Nino, Isabel Leyte. Mr. Bernie S. Omambac of Merida, Leyte was also evaluated. The visits included farmer interviews and validation of their farm operations, technologies, and practices.
The next batches of evaluation will be scheduled for August.
