(This article was republished due to website upgrading. The article was originally posted on August 2023.)
The UPLB Organic Agriculture Research, Development, and Extension Center (OARDEC) marked its 4th Anniversary on July 24, 2023, coinciding with its accreditation as a Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) by the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute Region IV-A.
Key figures, including Dr. Rolando V. Maningas, Regional Director of DA-ATI CALABARZON, and UPLB Vice-Chancellor for Administration, Prof. Rolando T. Bello, joined the celebration. The former ASI Director, Dr. Virgilio T. Villancio, welcomed guests, expressing continuous support for OARDEC. Dr. Maningas highlighted OARDEC’s role as an LSA, leading to the awarding of the certificate and unveiling of the LSA billboard.
Dr. Blesilda M. Calub expressed gratitude, acknowledging those behind OARDEC’s success. Dr. Adeliza A. Dorado, representing CAFS Dean Elpidio M. Agbisit, Jr., closed the event, thanking DA-ATI for recognition and anticipating positive impacts on national and global organic agriculture.
(CBManalo)