Farmer’s determination plus right technology plus government support results to quality produce.

These what gives Caraga Region an edge over other regions vying for the recently concluded 4th National Quality Corn Achievers Awards 2016.

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For the third time, the Province of Agusan del Norte set Caraga Region in the limelight as the province emerged as Hall of Fame awardees as an Outstanding Province in the implementation of the corn program.

Governor Maria Angelica Rosedelle Amante-Matba with other provincial officials received the award as Agusan del Norte is the lone winner of the said category.

Aside from the award of the province, Agusan del Norte Provincial Agriculturist Alvin Aclan also received a Hall of Fame award for being an outstanding provincial agriculturist while provincial corn coordinator Oscar Tuyor as outstanding provincial corn coordinator hall of fame awardee.

Aside from hall of fame awardees from Caraga Region, the Municipality of Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur also emerged as the outstanding municipality while Marlita Cortez was awarded as an outstanding municipal agriculturist, Luzviminda Abellana as an outstanding municipal corn coordinator and Nilo Villamor as an outstanding agricultural extension worker.

The Province of Agusan del Norte and Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur received a check amounting to P5M and P1M worth of projects respectively while individual winners received cash prizes.

Recognizing government’s support to the local government units, DA-Caraga Region has been recognized also as the best regional team.

The awarding ceremony was held in conjunction with the 12th Philippine National Corn Congress at the City of Koronadal, South Cotabato on November 16-18, 2016 with the theme: Sulong Maisan! Sapat na Pagkain ng Bayan.

The event was graced by DA Assistant Secretary Federico Laciste Jr., assistant secretary for operations and national coordinator for corn and rice program.

The congress was attended by close to 2000 participants composed of corn farmers, traders, government officials and other corn stakeholders around the country. (Aurelius P. Arais/DA Caraga)