QUEZON CITY, (PIA) --Twenty three livestock- and poultry-based companies, institutions, organizations, and cooperatives from all over the country received “Excellent Performance” commendation from the Philippine Department of Agriculture and international events organizer, Informa Markets during the Livestock Philippines Recognition.
The Livestock Philippines Recognition is the first ever recognition event to acknowledge the vital role and contribution of the private sector in the advancement and promotion of the Philippine livestock, poultry, and the feeds industries. It is one of the highlights of the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2023 held from July 5 to 7 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban said that the awardees are part of the success of the Department’s initiatives towards “Masaganang Agrikultura, Maunlad na Ekonomiya.”
“Your perspectives, recommendations, and assistance have been helpful in the crafting of local and national policies and programs for our farmers and fisherfolk. We express our gratitude to all of you from the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries for your outstanding contributions in the growth and advancement of Philippine agriculture,” Panganiban said.
Among the recipients of the Excellent Performance recognition this year were:
ADM AN Philippines / Neovia Philippines, Inc. (Commercial Feed Mill for Swine); B & V Trading (Layer Farm); Batangas Egg Producers Multipurpose Cooperative (Livestock Cooperative); Biostar Nutri Products, Inc. (Premix Manufacturer); Boston Ridge Farm (Swine Farm);Bounty Fresh Group of Companies (Poultry Integrator & Breeder, Broiler Farm); D & L Dairy Farm (Ruminant Farm); EDL Group of Companies (Duck Farm, Animal Health Manufacturer); Everlast Feeds (Commercial Feed Mill for Poultry); Gemsun Marketing, Inc. (Layer Farm); Golden R. Agro-Industrial Venture Corporation (Layer Farm); Jaro Farm (Swine Farm); Jollibee Foods Corporation (Environment-Friendly Corporation); Juliana’s Cattle Farm (Ruminant Farm); National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (Livestock Cooperative); Palcon Dairy Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Ruminant Farm, Small-Scale Category); Petunia Farm (Swine Farm); Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation (Commercial Feed Mill for Poultry, Commercial Feed Mill for Swine, Environment Friendly Corporation); R. O. Valerio Dairy Farm (Ruminant Farm, Small-Scale Category); Robina Farm (Layer Farm); Ross Farm (Swine Farm); Santeh Feeds Corporation (Commercial Feed Mill for Aquaculture); and Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (Commercial Feed Mill for Poultry, Commercial Feed Mill for Swine, Livestock Cooperative).
DA Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel V. de Mesa said, the Livestock Philippines Recognition 2023 serves boost to the livestock and aquaculture industries as they bravely face the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, emergence of agricultural pests and diseases, rising prices of commodities and farm inputs, and more.
“Our awardees remained resilient over the industry’s struggles, showed compassion to fellow agricultural stakeholders, and eagerness in addressing the needs of the Philippine agri-fishery sector,” de Mesa said. (da/pia-ncr)
