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QUEZON CITY | May 31, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) celebrates its 45th Anniversary highlighted with a sports competition, pageantry, and awards from May 24 – 30, 2022. And on May 30, 2022, Ms. Maribel introduced and thanked the participants for the morning ceremony, with Executive Director Wilfredo Roldan, Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Fertilizer Dr. Myer Mula, and DED for Pesticide Eric Divinagracia, cutting the ribbon to signify the start of the event.

From May 24-26, a Sports Festival and a virtual quiz bee were simultaneously held to foster unity and teamwork and strengthen physical and mental health of FPA employees

The winners of individual and team events were the following:

• DART
  • Female Champion: Rea Larriosa (FRD)
  • Female 1st Place: Rachelle Almoite (FAD)
  • Male Champion: Mark John Gandecila (PMID)
  • Male 1st Place: John Rajah Anareta (PMID)
• CHESS
  • Female Champion: Kaezelle Sambo (LSD)
  • Female 1st Place: Lovely Luar-Perez (PRD)
  • Male Champion: Mark Samuel Molina (PRD)
  • Male 1st Place: Errol John Ramos (PMID)
• TABLE TENNIS
  • Champion: Laboratory Services Division (LSD)
  • 1st Place: Pesticide Regulations Division (PRD)
• VOLLEYBALL:
  • Champion: Pesticide Regulations Division (PRD)
  • 1st Place: Office of the Executive Director (OED)
  • 2nd Place: Laboratory Services Division (LSD)
• BADMINTON
  • Champion: Laboratory Services Division (LSD)
  • 1st Place: Office of the Executive Director (OED)
  • 2nd Place: Fertilizer Regulations Division (FRD)
• KaFPAmilya Feud:
  • Champion: Laboratory Services Division (LSD)
  • 1st Place: Planning Management and Information Division (PMID)
  • 2nd Place: Fertilizer Regulations Division (FRD)

Likewise, FPA recognized its employees for achieving perfect attendance in the flag ceremony and those who serve FPA for 10-40 years were given loyalty awards. Further, the retirees were honored during the May 30 event. The following personnel were awarded:

• RETIREES
  • Bella Fe Carmona
  • Elizabeth Perlado
  • Jelmo More

• LOYALTY AWARD
  • Robilyn Sarmiento (10 years)
  • Agusto Nagayang (10 years)
  • Arnulfo Arausa Jr. (20 years)
  • Winsor Nueva (20 years)
  • Rogelio Crespo (35 years)
  • Sonia Calleja (35 years)
  • Quirino Baterna (40 years)
  • Alita Bornea (40 years)

• PERFECT ATTENDANCE

        Ian Joy Rasalan, June Ryan De Leon, Amado Malana, Bernadette Guardiano, John Mar Nosura, Robilyn Sarmiento, Anjaneth Palcutilo, Rea Lariosa, and Darwin Narvadez

• SECOND GREATEST NUMBER OF ATTENDED FLAG CEREMONY

        Rosie Malazar, Rea Barretto, Kristine Joy Sotto, Dionn Mark Bohol, Maricel Tabigue, Eric Castañas, Francis Felimon Villamon, Raymund Alfor, Rodny Conda, Ardon Ryan Nee-estuye, Dexter Oliver Leynes, Allan Jade Rojo, Quirino Baterna, Dennis Mallari, Roselle Anne Jose, Arwin Cardenas, Romeo Val Suguitan Jr., Angelo Bugarin and Julieta Lansangan

To cap the weeklong celebration, the following won the pageant:

• Mr. FPA Sapphire: Mr. Rustom Gain Tanduyan of RFU 11
  • 1st Runner-Up: Mr. Aljhon Igbuhay of PMID
  • 2nd Runner-Up: Mr. Mike Cuento of FRD
• Ms. FPA Sapphire: Ms. Paulyn Kim Alfuente of RFU 9
  • 1st Runner-Up: Ms. Vian Napoles of OED
  • 2nd Runner-Up: Ms. Aleni Peach Gonzales

Also, special recognitions were awarded to the following pageant participants:

• BEST PHOTO
  • Mr. Photogenic: Mr. Mike Cuento of FRD
  • Ms. Photogenic: Ms. Paulyn Kim Alfuente of RFU 9
• BEST TALENT
  • Mr. Best-in-Talent: Mr. Rustom Gain Tanduyan of RFU 11
  • Ms. Best-in-Talent: Ms. Paulyn Kim Alfuente of RFU 9
• ECO-FRIENDLY HEADDRESS
  • Mr. Eco-Friendly Headdress: Mr. Rustom Gain Tanduyan of RFU 11
  • Ms. Eco-Friendly Headdress: Ms. Paulyn Kim Alfuente of RFU 9
• BEST DRESSED
  • Mr. Best-in-Barong: Mr. Rustom Gain Tanduyan of RFU 11
  • Ms. Best-in-Filipiñana: Ms. Divine Elcano of FAD

For 45 years, FPA has remained steadfast in performing its regulatory functions and in assuring the Filipino people of adequate supply of fertilizer, pesticide, and other agricultural inputs at reasonable prices. FPA’s achievements in recent years were a testament of its contribution to the success of the OneDA Reform Agenda and the realization of Ambisyon Natin 2040 – – thanks to the working men and women of FPA, ably led by our beloved Executive Director, Wilfredo C. Roldan. ###

CANDELARIA, QUEZON | May 27, 2022 – Regional Officer (RO) Suzettie Alcaide tackled the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) Program to 50 RCEF beneficiaries during the Information Caravan spearheaded by Agricultural Training Institute (ATI)-CALABARZON on May 24, 2022.

RO Alcaide discussed the BFS program and the commitment of FPA to OneDA Approach. She emphasized the BFS protocol being implemented and presented the list of recommended registered fertilizers which can be used as alternative sources of nutrients for crops.

Factors affecting fertilizer price trends were also presented during the information caravan. Moreover, the activity also served as avenue for educating the farmers on Safe and Judicious Use of Agricultural Pesticide which was discussed by Mr. Kelvin Bryan Monserrat of AVC Chemical Corporation as part of their Product Stewardship Program.

The participants also learned the technology of Minus One Element Technique (MOET), Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and Leaf Color Chart (LCC). The Agricultural Training Institute – CALABARZON provided them MOET Kit, LCC and Observation Well to practice the technology shared to them. ###

QUEZON CITY | May 31, 2022 – The Field Operations Coordination Unit (FOCU) organized a Refresher Training Course on Inspection of Establishments and Warehouses on May 31, 2022, in keeping with ISO 9001:2015 mandate of continually improving FPA’s systems and standards.

FPA Regional and Provincial Officers participated in the training together with the Division Chiefs and their Assistants.  Executive Director Wilfredo Roldan, Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Fertilizer Myer Mula, PhD, and DED for Pesticide Eric Divinagracia were also present.

Ms. Ana Rose Ochoa and Mr. Maximo R. Yap of Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP) served as the speakers for the courses of inspection of establishments, basic concepts for warehouse and establishments, and warehouse audit and inspection. They explained that risk appraisal checklist contains major appraisals and supplementary items needed to be monitored as a requirement to Good Housekeeping. They also tackled the basic concepts for warehouse and establishments where they emphasized on the importance of properly planned design and lay-out of warehouses and establishments. They stressed that secured warehouses and establishments are necessary in storing products.

The speakers also highlighted the things to check during warehouse inspections which are: the condition of the warehouse, its location, tools and equipment, compliance with proper handing, storage and disposal of items, personnel’s work etiquette, and preparedness for emergency situations.

During the training course, Dr. Mula also discussed the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) and the roles of FPA in its implementation. He pointed out that Balanced Fertilization is the assurance of proper supply of all macronutrients and micronutrients in a balanced ratio. This means specific crops need optimum ratio and adequate amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sulphur, zinc, etc.

The field officers were awarded with certificate as inspectors.