Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. expressed his gratitude to theDepartment of Agriculture (DA) family for their dedication and commitment to serving farmers and fisherfolk during the opening ceremony of the DA’s 126th Founding Anniversary on June 24, 2024.
“Sa selebrasyong ito, mahalaga na tandaan natin ang malaki nating papel sa pagbuo ng isang matatag at maunlad na bansa. Nais ko pong bigyang pugay ang bawat isa sa inyo sa DA family na nagsilbi at patuloy na nagsisilbi para sa magsasaka, mangingisda, at iba pang stakeholder’s ng agriculture sector,” Sec. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said.
“Palagi niyong tandaan na kayo ang nasa likod ng lahat ng achievements natin dito sa DA. Sa eight months kong pagiging DA Secretary, personal kong nasaksihan ang dedikasyon at husay niyo sa inyong mga trabaho. Salamat sa suporta ninyong lahat,” he added.
The agri chief urged the DA family to continue doing their best and support his leadership in implementing various projects, particularly the four-year action plan.
To highlight the event, Sec. Tiu Laurel Jr., together with other DA officials, opened a photo exhibit showcasing the men and women of the Department. The Secretary also visited different booths featuring local agricultural products of farmers and fisherfolk, and of some DA employees. ### (photos by Adonis Buhayan, DA-AFID/Jay Morales, DA-OSEC)
