Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol opens the first mango festival at the DA Central Office on May 2, 2019. The event, which will run until May 10, showcases mangoes from different areas in the country including Guimaras, Cebu and North Cotabato. In his message, Piñol stressed that the government is set to create markets for the local produce and create awareness on the economic potentials of the fruit.   Philippine mango, which is tagged as the sweetest in the world, will be showcased in upcoming international trade fairs in Belarus, Moscow, and Singapore, among others. The public is invited to come and visit DA and buy mangoes straight from the local producers. ### (Photo by Gian Carlo Luague, DA-AFID)