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Jesus Tanchanco, Sr. Of Firsts and Truisms

With more than enough experience and candor, Mr. Jesus Tanchangco, Sr. discusses his career, and why the agricultural sector must start anew.

As early as 1997, the prospect of hybrid rice production has been ultimately positive, and by the end of 2001 the hectares cultivated with hybrid rice rose from 500 to 90,000-which, by 2003, looks promising at 107,000; a 3% increase, which compared to other Asian countries, are still in the stages of introducing hybrid rice production. One might say, of course, that we’re beginning to see brighter days in the agricultural sector. Mr. Jesus Tanchangco Sr. was one of the firsts to initiate the introduction of these kinds of rice production, pointing out the difference it makes, such as the all Filipino tropical rice hybrid SL Agritech (SL 8)-furthering rice production, with the advantages of its exportation to Bangladesh and Vietnam.

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Vicente H. Lim Jr. : A Fluid Career

Mr. Vicente Lim Jr. modestly talks about how he saved a corporation from disaster as he looks back at a rich and interesting career.

It was once a historical misunderstanding that I had when I realized whom I would be discoursing with; witty and candid remarks I reckon, and this was exactly what a day was with  Mr. Vicente Lim Jr., who very much described himself with down-to-earth affirmations when his accomplishments tell otherwise.

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DR. EMIL: Undaunted by the challenges of promoting modern farming through PhilSCAT agro-machinery

“TIME IS GOLD” is perhaps, one of the most exploited sayings, but practicing it requires discipline and the will to live by a principle of simply being “on time”. But to the chief of the PhilSCAT Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization Division (AEMD) Dr Emmantrel V. Sicat, it’s a conviction that he strictly puts into practice.

I’m really time-conscious and I’m very strict in terms of outputs,” Dr. Sicat admits.

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Jovita M. Agrito : Retired Yet Still Admired

“KURACHA” is how her co-workers call her. It’s a Filipino name for a woman who never rests like her.

Even at 65, Jovita Mortega Agrito is still Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology’s (PhiISCAT) coordinator in the Bicol Region for the technology demonstration of Chinese hybrid rice varieties (CHRVs). She has contributed to the smooth implementation of this Phi1SCAT project in Bicol for three years.

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Dr. Carlos C Abon, Jr.: Committed to the Advancement of Chinese Hybrids

Showing off two tillers on his hands, one Chinese hybrid and the other local hybrid rice variety, Dr. Carlos C. Abon, Jr: asks, “Which of these tillers do you think is heavier or has more number of grains?”

The members of the techno-demo team would look at each other then smile. It was a question that has been asked in all the demo sites and yet it was relevant and never failed to invite interaction among field day participants.

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Agri Heroes : Ms. Soledad Agbayani - From One Career to Another

Ms. Soledad Agbayani talks about how multitasking in various agricultural vocations paid off more than she actually expected, and smilingly shares how her story of success “came from tears and sweat.”

Often sharing candid remarks and jests, Ms. Soledad Agbayani imparted to us how her success came from intense work-and not only did it pay off, as she has been contributing feats to various agricultural sectors and organizations. With newer markets to be targeted, altogether with emerging technologies and methods, Ms. Agbayani makes certain that she keeps up with the pace, like introducing her own pangasius business in Console Farm Inc., her proprietary company. Simultaneously, she is working for agricultural organizations and helping the sector boost its production; in March 2000 for instance, she and Ms. Gozon pioneered the exportation of mangoes in Korea by setting up export protocols with the Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Plant Industry.

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