Department of Agriculture
High Value Crops Development Program (RA 790)
It is with warmth and pleasure that I felicitate the organizers, participants, sponsors, resource speakers, and guests of the 13th National Mango Congress. The theme “Positioning the Philippine Mango Strongly in the World Market�, affirms the strong determination to strengthen the tie-ups and collaboration between the government and the various stakeholders to achieve the common goal of enhancing the global competitiveness of our national fruit. In a bid to support our goal, this activity will serve as an appropriate venue to showcase emerging innovations and technology, current researches and development in securing vital gains for the mango industry. Likewise, the stakeholders will be given opportunity to consolidate their efforts to further expand market access to existing foreign markets and explore new ones. The Department of Agriculture through one of its banner programs, the High Value Crops Development Program firmly believes that this activity is endeavored to identify the relevant concerns affecting the mango industry and find ways for its further development. Let us therefore continue to join hands to advocate for a more vibrant, competitive and productive mango industry.
JENNIFER E. REMOQUILLO OIC- National Program Coordinator
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13th National Mango Congress - Sarangani 2011