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February 2010


Photo Releases 9th Philippine Food Expo

9th Philippine Food Expo

SM Megatrade Hall, Mandaluyong City
25-28 February 2010

Text and Photos by Don P. Lejano

The Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) once again joined in staging the 9th Philippine Food Expo, sponsored by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (Philfoodex), Inc.

DA Undersecretary Salvador Salacup delivers the message in behalf of Sec. Arthur C. Yap at the opening ceremonies. Yap, along with DTI Sec. Peter Favila, is the special guest of honor of the event.
 
The ceremonial ribbon cutting is spearheaded by Philfoodex President Roberto Amores. Also present are key officials from the Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Trade and Indsutry, Philfoodex, Philexport, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and other stakeholders.
 
Usec. Salacup is being interviewed by the news crew of RPN-9.
 
A couple inquires about the dynamics of SNAP hydroponics at the BAR booth.
 
BAR Director Nicomedes Eleazar visits the BAR’s booths. He is being assisted by ACD Head Julia Lapitan.
 
Dr. Estela Taño of the DA-Quezon Agricultural Experiment Station (QAES) speaks in front of an audience regarding the new product lines from oregano.
 
Dr. Primitivo Santos of the UPLB Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) discusses before an audience the different procedures on how to use the Snap hydroponics technology.
 

 

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