Southern Luzon State University

Southern Luzon State University

SLSU joins 8th Techno Gabay Program Summit and Coconut Expo opening

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Southern Luzon State University, together with the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) CALABARZON, Provincial Government Unit of Quezon, Philippine Coconut Authority Region IV-A, and the Department of Trade and Industry Quezon, successfully participated in the opening ceremony for the 8th Techno Gabay Program (TGP) Summit and Coconut Expo on November 18 at Pacific Mall, Lucena.

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The event commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the 2024 Coconut Exhibits, featuring an array of coconut products from CALABARZON such as coconut wine (lambanog), coconut oil, coconut vinegar, coconut sugar, buko pie, coco coir products, and handicrafts

Dr. Rolando Maningas, Center Director of DA ATI CALABARZON, manifested, “Ito ang ating pagkakaisa, sama-samang pagtutulungan upang tiyakin na ang ating mga magsasaka ay may access sa makabagong teknolohiya, marketing, at komersyalisasyon.” (“This reflects our unity and collective effort to ensure that our farmers have access to modern technology, marketing, and commercialization.”)

Dr. Maningas further highlighted the collaborative efforts of the four pillars of extensions: the National Government Agencies (NGAs), Private Sectors, State University and Colleges (SUCs), and the Provincial and Local Government Units (PGUs and LGUs).

SLSU President Dr. Frederick T. Villa reaffirmed the university’s dedication to the coconut sector stating, “We at Southern Luzon State University are committing ourselves to be the center of coconut research and development in the province.” He also emphasized plans for future research and development initiatives focusing on coconut-based products.

Other messages of support were delivered by Quezon’s Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Mr. Alexander Garcia, PCA IV-A Regional Director Bibiano C. Concibido, Jr., and DTI Quezon Provincial Director Julieta Tadiosa.

Adding a cultural touch, the SLSU Sinag Banahaw Cultural Dance Troupe performed Maglalatik, paying homage to the  cultural and economic significance of coconut farming in the Philippines.

The event also featured a Techno Forum with notable speakers sharing expertise on critical topics such as:

  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Coconut and Its Importance to Agribusiness by Ms. Pamela C. Perez, Agriculturist, DA-CALABARZON
  • Potential and Innovative Agricultural Products from Coconut by Mr. Rodel Sinapilo, owner of Coco Deli and a farmer-scientist
  • AgriJuana in Coconut Agribusiness by Ms. Astralet A. Maribella, owner of Mikastra Integrated Farm

The five-day event will continue with various Techno Forum discussions and the 8th TGP Summit, which will highlight the accomplishments of CALABARZON’s Farmer’s Information Technology Services (FITS) Centers.

By: Jaquelyn D. Merjudio

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