Support for farmers

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development, a multi-sectoral research and development body under the Department of Science and Technology, reaches an understanding with First Gen Corp. of the Lopez Group to jointly explore and support agribusiness technologies and projects that will improve the livelihood of small farmers and fishermen. Signing the memorandum of understanding are DOST-PCAARRD executive director Reynaldo Ebora (second from left) and First Gen vice president Shirley Cruz (third from left). With them are PCAARRD deputy executive director Melvin Carlos (left) and First Gen Senior Manager Janice Ortañez-Dugan.