CMU Hosts PAA Region 10 Pineapple Chapter Agriculturists Regional Congress

The Philippine Association of Agriculturists PAA Region 10 Pineapple Chapter held its 2025 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐦 𝐏𝐀𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 from November 5 to 7 at the Central Mindanao University’s University Convention Center in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon. The event gathered 189 registered agriculturists from Northern Mindanao who praised its organization and valuable learning sessions focused on advancing agriculture.

The opening program was graced by key officials and honored guests. Hon. Atty. Jose Joel P. Doromal, Municipal Mayor of Maramag, formally welcomed the delegates, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to host the event. He emphasized the importance of gatherings that enhance professional knowledge and contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, describing the congress as “a continuing journey of learning, sharing, and growing together.”

Dr. Joseph Valmoreda, CMU Vice President, also expressed his support to the participants. He underscored the vital role of agriculturists in serving farmers, producers, students, and consumers, noting the need to provide them with due recognition to perform their roles effectively. Meanwhile, a video message from Bukidnon Provincial Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque was presented, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to advancing agriculture.

Representing PAA Chairman Dr. Roberto F. Rañola, Jr., Mr. Ramon A. Oliveros praised regional officers’ efforts in helping agriculturists earn CPD credits for professional development. DA-RFO 10 Regional Executive Director Jose Appollo Y. Pacamalan lauded municipal agricultural extension workers as key drivers of local agricultural development.

Anchored on the theme “𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔," the congress featured 15 specialized topics delivered by 15 presenters.

The 2025 PAA Region 10 Summit reinforced the association’s dedication to strengthening agriculturists’ skills and the region’s agricultural sector, inspiring participants with optimism for future collaborative growth.