The National Food Authority recently awarded its best stakeholders for 2016 for their outstanding performance and support to the agency and for being the best in their respective sectors in fulfilling their role in the overall development of the grains industry. The awards were given during the opening of the 20th National Grains Industry Week held at the Food Development Center in Taguig City.
Three separate awards were given to the “Best Provincial Retailers Group” won by Baguio-Benguet Grains Retailers Group from Region I; “Best Farmers Organization” topped by Amaling-Manoot Irrigators Association of Mindoro Occidental (Region IV); and “Best Rice Processor/Miller” given to Family Choice Grains Processing Center, Inc. of Cabatuan, Isabela (Region II).
NFA Administrator Jason Laureano Y. Aquino led the awarding ceremony attended by guests, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, Rep. Mark Sambar of PBA Party-list, and Rep. Josephine Ramirez-Sato of Mindoro Occidental.
“These awards give recognition to our stakeholders whose support and commitment have been essential in the implementation of NFA’s programs for the overall growth and development of the food industry. We hope that we continue to strengthen the partnership between the NFA and its stakeholders by providing inspiration in upholding the interest of the industry as a cornerstone of national development,” Administrator Aquino said during the awarding ceremony.
This year’s winners for the awards were selected from the nominees nationwide, all with equally distinguished records and accomplishments.
Best Provincial Retailers Group
The Baguio-Benguet Grains Retailers Group was also the winner for the same award last year. It was selected again for its active implementation of the different programs of NFA in the grains retailing business. With 108 members and headed by Mr. Nicolas C. Medrano Jr. as President, the group continued its winning ways through its active involvement in 21 various social and community services as well as leading its members to participate in GRECON programs and NFA activities.**
