New mango para-technicians: Mango farmers pose with Australian mango experts, led by Philippine Mango Project Leader Dr. Chrys Akem, and Provincial Agriculturist Dominador Encarnacion, upon their graduation at the Provincial Mango and research center, San Isidro, Babak, Island Garden City of Samal. The farmers completed the short-term course on mango technology for barangay extension workers, with the theme, "Knowledge and Skills: Our Way to Development." The foreigner's visit is in line with the Philippine mango industry's bid to penetrate the discriminating Australian market. Abe Handugan |
