Samal LGU holds Farmers' Week celeb

ISLAND Garden City of Samal -- Around 200 Samaleños participated in the recently concluded Farmers’ Week Celebration on October 13, 2017 at Samal Multi-Purpose Gym.

The activity, which centers on the theme “Basta may Gulay, may Buhay”, aims to keep farmers, women, and youth abreast with new relevant technologies and be given due honour and recognition to the farmers.

“A day of honour is very much deserved to all of the hard-working farmers; their endless hard work has been an example to all of us,” said City Agriculturist engineer Ana Lea Zapanta.

She added, “Today is our chance to thank them (for their contributions to our island, without them we will starve.”

The activity served as a venue for the showcase of technology innovations, product promotions, market encounters, and giving recognition and awards to outstanding and deserving achievers in the field of agriculture and fisheries.

Babak District won the Product Display competition, Barangay Peñaplata for grafting contest, Barangay Bandera for Modern Dance, and Barangay Caliclic for singing competition.

The highlight of the Farmers' Week Celebration is the Pinaka Contest wherein the participants competed for the largest and biggest vegetables and fruits.Samal Information Office

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO A SHOWCASE OF HARVEST. Samaleño farmers showcase their plants, fruits, and vegetables while local government employees buy their displays during the Farmers Week Celebration.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CITY MAYOR Al David T. Uy (leftmost) officiates the wedding ceremony of Mr. and Mrs. Lito Marasigan witnessed by their ninangs and ninongs during the Elderly Week celebration.