ATI Regional Directors participate in the workshop to organize the Farm Tourism Movers Association of the Philippines, Inc together with Farmer Awardees and experts at ACES Polytechnic College, Panabo City, Davao del Norte, Philippines , April 22 to 23, 2013
FARM TOURISM MOVERS
ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.
Purpose of the organization:
1.
To be the prime mover in the development and promotion of
quality farm tourism in the Philippines.
2.
To uplift the quality of life of the farming
communities.
3.
To promote sustainable organic agriculture in a farm
tourism environment.
4.
To ensure consumers to have access to healthy food
preferably produced by marginalized farmers.
5.
To establish rapport and cooperation amongst the farm
tourism stake holders, GAs, NGOs, POs, IPs and other like – minded institutions
and individuals in terms of partnerships and linkages.
6.
To provide avenues for quality trainings, seminars,
conventions, workshops among others.
7.
To give due recognition to deserving members.
8.
To seek and receive various grants and/or donations
from various sources towards the accomplishment of its noble goals and
objectives.
9.
To purchase, acquire, hold, sell, lease, exchange,
mortgage or otherwise deal in real and personal property and to build, acquire,
lease, purchase, mortgage buildings and offices as may be necessary and useful
to carry out the objectives and purposes of this corporation;
10.
To perform all other activities that will redound to
the best interest of the members within the bounds of law.
FARM TOURISM SEMINAR-WORKSHOP
ACES Polytechnic
College, Panabo City
April 22-23, 2013
MINUTES OF MEETING
Present:
1.
CD.
Arlene Flores
2.
CD
Rogelio Evangelista
3.
OIC-CD
Virginiano Garo
4.
CD
Cesar Vida
5.
CD
Efren Sabularse
6.
Josephine
Darm
7.
CD
Carolyn Daquio
8.
Antonio
Cadalin
9.
CD
Richard Rubis
10.
CD
Nenita Sumile
11.
Dr.
Francisco P. dela Pena, Jr.
12.
Mr.
Ronald Costales
13.
Mr.
Rey Pedroso
14.
Dr.
Silvano B. Maranga
15.
Mayor
Jose L. Silvosa, Sr
16.
Dr.
Gaspar S. Gayona
17.
Dr.
Urbano R. Budtan
18.
Engr.
Daniel Apostol
19.
Ms.
Dawn Jamandre
20.
Mr.
Benjamin Lao
21.
Mr.
Vianney D. Garol
22.
Ms.
Evelyn C. Umali
23.
Ms.
Yolanda Floralde
24.
Ms.
Desiree Duran
Registration of all participants and guests. The program started at 10:00 in the morning
at ACES Polytechnic College Conference Hall.
The seminar/workshop was started by a
prayer. Then, the national anthem was
lead by Ms. Maria Theresa Lizada. Dr.
Silvano B. Maranga, Project Director of ACE-FS introduced all the participants. All visitors were given lei as a sign of welcome. The
next speaker was the Mayor of Panabo City, Hon.
Jose L. Silvosa, Sr. who welcome all the participants. He said Panabo is blessed with 25,123 has of
land which is very suitable for agriculture devoted mostly to Cavandish
bananas. He said aside from farming they
also have organic livestock headed by Dr. Francisco dela Peña. The Mayor is very supportive for the
ecotourism ideas in Panabo City. The
next speaker was Dr. Frank dela Peña who said there must be a significant
election of regular officers who will be
mandated to work hard for the success of the farm tourism in the city in order
to give assistance to farmers to have a
bountiful harvest. He mentioned an
intervention that would generate income for farmers while they are still
waiting for their harvest. That is to
improve the facilities and amenities of their farms in order to encourage and
attract people, to give tourists a chance to see and enjoy visit to the farm
for a minimal fee and at the same time they could avail themselves of healthy
and nutritional value crops. Dr. Frank
also mentioned the advantages of organic agriculture; namely:
(1) Production of healthy foods.
(2) Protection of the environment
(3) Generating employment in the country side.
Mr. Richard Rubis, ATI Center Director was
the next to talk. He welcomed all the
participants in the region and explained the itinerary. He requested to retain the position of
Presidency to Dr. Frank dela Peña. The
next speaker was Dr. Gaspar Gayona, Regional Director, TESDA. His opening remark is that we are crazy enough to embrace and
target employment as the factor of trainings.
He encouraged to put one Farm School in the area, saying further that
“don’t take the farmers out of the farm to teach them how to farm but instead
bring the school to the farmers”. He
cited Capiz Farm School Center as an example who convinced farmers to go back
to the farm to cultivate again their land in Mindanao. He further said that TESDA can partner with
DPWH or any government tourism agency because of scholarship. In closing, he said: “May pera sa lupa, may buhay sa lupa at kung
ano ang kinatatayuan mo ay siguradong may buhay”. The last speaker was Dr. Urbano Budtan,
Provincial Director, TESDA who gave the closing remarks.
After 3 intermissions, Dr. Frank dela Peña
presented the farm tourism SEC registration papers. It was registered on the 13th day
of February under the name - FARM TOURISM MOVERS ASSOCIATION OF THE
PHILIPPINES, INC. which is non-stock and non-profit organization.
A sumptuous lunch followed immediately.
Then, the most awaited election of officers was
done. The following were nominated,
voted and seconded to be the regular officers of the association
FARM TOURISM MOVERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILS., INC.
POSITION
|
NAME
|
President
|
Dr.
Francisco P de la Pena, Jr.
|
Vice
President for Luzon
|
Mr Ronald C.Costales
|
Vice
President for Visayas
|
Ms Dawn R.Jamandre
|
Vice
President for Mindanao
|
Mr Benjamin
Lao
|
Secretary
|
Ms Desiree B. Duran
|
Treasurer
|
Engr.
Daniel F. Apostol
|
Auditor
|
BM Rey R. Pedroso
|
Public
Information Officer
|
Dr. Silvano B. Maranga
|
Business
Manager
|
Mr. Vianney
D. Garol
|
National
Adviser
|
Dr.
Asterio P. Saliot
|
Regional
Adviser
|
All
ATI CDS
|
Some suggestions/recommendations raised
during the election:
1.
First the Vice Presidents are set for
Operations, Marketing and Research but it was suggested by Tesda to adopt instead
Vice Presidents for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and make a sec resolution for
it changing too the duties and responsibilities therein.
2.
It
was also agreed upon that ATI Centerl Director would be automatically be the
regional adviser of the farm tourism in their respective region. But they could also be a member.
3.
Membership
was also defined into Corporate and Individual
4.
The
officers will be the one to determine the qualification of members.
5.
It
was also suggested to organize regional tourism group in the future in the
whole of the Philippines.
6.
To
have a Training Center to become as a tourist destination for visitors.
7.
TESDA
director recommended the association to make its own website.
8.
To
ratify the SEC registration of the association
9.
Dr.
dela Peña shared the meaning of MICE which is Meeting, Incentives,
Concentrations, and Events.
10. It was also agreed
upon that all present visitors are allowed to vote in the election.
11. Dr. Frank asked the
Regional Directors to bring their logos in the next seminar which is scheduled
on May 22-25, 2013 at Subic, Olongapo City.
12. It was also discussed
that a contest will be held for the best logo and slogans of the association
13. A Directory of all
who attended will be prepared.
After the election, at 3:00 P.M. the group
proceeded to the farm tour. First
visited was the Bangus fish pens of Dr. Dela Peña, then his two farms. Visitors appreciated his organic animals like
cow, goats, chickens and geese. After
the farm visit, the group returned to Aces Polytechnic College, Panabo City for
their dinner. After the delicious dinner
prepared for the group, they proceeded to ACES Tagum, Tagum City for their
respective room accommodation. Before
retiring, a short social gathering, sing-a-long was held.
April 23, 2013 (2nd day)
Breakfast at ACES Hotel from
6:30 to 8:00 AM. After breakfast, the
group proceeded to ACES Polytechnic College, Panabo City to continue the seminar workshop.
It started at 9:30 AM. While waiting for Dr. Frank, sharings for each respective farm of the participants was done.
After the sharings,
Dr. Frank discussed the Farm
Tourism Minimum Requirements.
Mr. Frank asked the suggestions for the different types of committees:
Committee
on Finance
Committee
on Election
Committee
on Membership
Committee
on Education & Training
Committee
on Technology & Research
Committee
on Grievance
Ended at 10:35 AM.
Lunch was served at ACES Natural Restaurant, Gromae restaurant . After
lunch, the group had their own free time to buy fruits and pasalubong at Davao
City thru the courtesy of Dr. Frank then proceeded to Francisco Bangoy
International Airport for their respective flights.
( Our sincerest
thanks and appreciation to Dr. Frank dela Peña, his family and staff and
to all Central Director of ATI for their warm welcome and good camaraderie)
Prepared by:
EVELYN C. UMALI
Foundations for People Development, Inc
1
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Sumile
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Nenita
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D
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Butuan City
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Center Director
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ATI-Rtc-13,Los
AngeleS,B.C
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9194438622
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2
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Darm
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Josephine
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G
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Calpan City
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Tech Aide
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ATI-RTC-IV
B/Naujan,Or.M.
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9353619716
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3
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Dayaan
|
Abdul
|
I
|
Tantangan City
|
Center Director
|
ATI-RTC-12,Tantangan,South
Cot.
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9155845798
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4
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Ventures
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Alfonso
|
R
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Tagum City
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Col Admin
|
ACES Tagum Coll. Tagum
City
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9192923400
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5
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Sabularse
|
Efren
|
C
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Naga City
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Center Director
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ATI 5
|
927795911
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6
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Costales
|
Ronald
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C
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Majayjay City
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COSTALES FARMS
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917539308
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7
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Evangelista
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Rogelio
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C
|
Mangaldan City
|
Center Director OIC
|
ATI-RTC I Sta. Barbara
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9219679905
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8
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Garo
|
Virginiano
|
G
|
Laoag City
|
Center Director OIC
|
ATI-RTC-3 BATAAN
|
9178906196
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9
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Duran
|
Desiree
|
B
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San Idelfonso City
|
Farm-Owner
|
D.DURAN
|
9175258161
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10
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Vida
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Cesar
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N
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Cavite City
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Center Director
|
ATI-RTC IV-A
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11
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Mailwas
|
Elmer
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M
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Panabo City
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Farmer
|
ACES-FS
|
9173423842
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12
|
Vastida
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Cher
|
M
|
Panabo City
|
STDO OIC
|
LGU-PANABO CITY
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9088950418
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13
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Normandia
|
Darlaine
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C
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Panabo City
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Clerk II
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LGU-PANABO CITY
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9076911684
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14
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Guillas
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Loremie
|
M
|
Panabo City
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Artist
|
LGU-PANABO CITY
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9467505202
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15
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Floralde
|
Yolanda
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B
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Bulacan
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Admin Coordinator
|
FPD, Ortigas
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9173326037
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16
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Umali
|
Evelyn
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C
|
Pasig
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Exec.Asst
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Foundations for People
Dev., Ortigas
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9175509367
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Daquio
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Carolyn May
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O
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Taab City
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Center Director
|
ATI-RTC-7 Tagbilaran
City
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9177214328
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18
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Cadalin
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Antonio
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E
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Burongan City
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Sr.Ag
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ATI-RTC 08
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9268441364
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19
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Flores
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Rlyn
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L
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Baguio
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Center Director
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ATI-CAR
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9202222915
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20
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Budtan
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Urbano
|
B
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Tagum City
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Provl DIR.III
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TESDA-DN
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21
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Jamandre
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Dawn
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R
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President
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Iloilo
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9173113296
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22
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Pedroso
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Rey
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R
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BOARD MEMBER
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BOFA
|
9486571902
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23
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Apostol
|
Daniel
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F
|
Koronadal City
|
Farmer
|
9202005151
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24
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Boncato
|
Art
|
P
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Govt.Officer
|
DOT Davao
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9173010911
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25
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Maranga
|
Silvano
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B
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Panobo
|
AVP
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9177111102
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26
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Garol
|
Vianny
|
D
|
GM
|
ACES
|
9339660506
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Dr, Francisco P. de la Pena, Jr, Dir Arturo P Boncato and Dr. Silvano B. Maranga
copies of the programme
Tourism with the Organic and healthy food for local and foreign tourists in member organic farms.
Visit to Farm 2 of ACES Polytechnic College, ACES Natural Farming Institute
Organically grown Hogs at ACES Natural Farming Institute
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