President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared July of every year as the “Philippine Agriculturists’ Month” to honor and recognize the invaluable contribution and dedication of the country’s agriculturists as well as to raise public awareness on the agricultural sector.
The President, through Proclamation No. 544 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on May 10, recognized the role of the agricultural sector in ensuring food security and in fostering environmental protection and balanced urban and rural development.
“Recognizing the contributions of agriculturists and highlighting their importance through a dedicated month will honor their hard work and dedication, and raise awareness about the significance of the agricultural sector in enhancing nationwide agricultural productivity and competitiveness,” Marcos said.
He said observing the Philippine Agriculturists’ Month will also provide a venue to engage professional agriculturists in agricultural advocacy, policy research and formulation, enterprise-building, communications training, and community development.
Under the proclamation order, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and its Board of Agriculture are directed to lead, coordinate, and supervise the observance of Philippine Agriculturists’ Month and identify the programs, activities and projects for its annual celebration.
All government agencies, instrumentalities, government-owned or-controlled corporations, government financial institutions, state universities and colleges and the local government units and private sector are directed and encouraged, respectively, to observe Philippine Agriculturists’ Month.
