 LIVESTOCK PHILIPPINES 2011 EXPO. Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala (3rd from right) leads the ceremonial opening of the 1st Livestock Philippines 2011 Expo at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, December 08, 2011, which attracted 200 exhibitors from 23 countries, and participated in by 5,000 Filipino and foreign livestock raisers and farmers, feed millers, meat processors, veterinarians and input suppliers. Joining him are (from left): Atty. Jane Bacayo, executive director of the DA-National Meat Inspection Service; Mr. M. Gandhi, managing director of UBM Asia; DA assistant secretary for livestock Dr. Davinio Catbagan; DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) assistant director Victor Atienza; Mr. Jime Essink, chief executive officer of UBM Asia; and DA-BAI director Efren Nuestro. (Photo by Joe Lucas, DA Information Service) |