Also present during the meeting were the President of the Victoria Kalamansi Farmers Federation (VKFF), Mr. Ruel Sanchez, the Federation Secretary, Ms. Virginia dela Cruz, and the MinSCAT ISARD team headed by the Project On-site Coordinator, Dr. Ma. Concepcion Mores.
On 5 August 2016, the research team headed by SEARCA’s Research and Development Program Head, Dr. Bessie Burgos, also paid courtesy to Dr. Jesse T. Zamora, MinSCAT President.
Dr. Zamora assured SEARCA of his full support to the project. He indicated the expansion of the MinSCAT-ISARD team to which he added more people to work on the implementation of the upcoming project activities and who will also serve as the technical assistance committee for the farmers.
Joining the SEARCA-ISARD team in the meeting were Dr. Lourdes Icalla, Ms. Katherine Torres, and Dr. Mores. (Angelic Reglos)
