Searca Director Glenn Gregorio delivered an inspiring message to newly licensed agriculturists, emphasizing their role in addressing challenges like climate change and food insecurity. The event coincided with the landmark passage of the Philippine Agriculturists Act, which aims to elevate the standards and recognition of the agriculture profession.
The chief of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture ( Searca ) delivered a powerful message to over 3,000 newly licensed agriculturists at their oath-taking ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Center on January 20th.
Also recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Professional of the Year in Agriculture, Searca Director Glenn Gregorio's inspiring remarks during the event, hosted by the Professional Regulation Commission, were particularly timely. This came just days before the agriculture sector achieved a landmark victory with the Senate's passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2906, or the proposed Philippine Agriculturists Act, on January 27th. This legislation aims to elevate the standards of the agriculture profession and provide long-overdue professional recognition and support to agriculturists nationwide. During his speech, Gregorio congratulated the newly licensed agriculturists, acknowledging their hard work and the unwavering support of their families throughout their academic journey. He emphasized their role as changemakers, innovators, and future leaders in Philippine agriculture, referring to them as the 'beta generation of agriculturists.' Gregorio stated, 'Today, you are not just licensed professionals; you are trailblazers who hold the potential to transform Philippine agriculture and address pressing challenges like climate change and food insecurity.'Gregorio also introduced Searca's forward-thinking strategy, embodied in its 12th Five-Year Development Plan (2025-2030), outlining three critical actions for agricultural transformation. These include attracting youth into agriculture by promoting it as a modern, dynamic, and rewarding career; revolutionizing the value chain by leveraging digitalization and technology to modernize agricultural processes; and ensuring inclusivity by involving marginalized groups, including women, youth, and elderly populations, in creating a sustainable and equitable agricultural system. He challenged the new agriculturists to rise to the occasion, declaring, 'The world needs passionate, innovative, and committed agriculturists.' He added, 'I challenge you to lead boldly, embrace change, and drive innovation fearlessly.' Meanwhile, SB 2906 establishes a regulatory framework to uphold professional standards and improve recognition and remuneration for agriculturists. 'As the agriculture profession in our country celebrates this pivotal moment, Searca reaffirms its commitment to support the next generation of agriculturists to help drive sustainable and inclusive agricultural development,' Gregorio said
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