36th Regional Symposium on RDE Highlights

𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟑𝟔 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐒𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐇 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

 The Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC) recently reached a significant milestone as it commemorated its 36th year of dedicated service and innovation in the fields of agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources. The celebration took the form of a two-day event, comprising the Regional Symposium on Research and Development, and Extension Highlights (RSRDEH), alongside the engaging Farmers and Fisherfolks Forum held at Davao de Oro State College, Compostela, Davao de Oro on August 15-16, 2023. 

Attended and participated by representatives of Consortium Member Institutions (CMI’s), students, faculty, and researchers. The commencement of the celebration was marked by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony led by RRDCC Chairperson and USeP President, Dr. Lourdes C. Generalao, together with SMAARRDEC Director Dr. Gilbert Importante, along with esteemed guests, heads, and representatives of CMIs. 

Dr. Christie Jean V. Ganiera, CESE, the College President of DdOSC, being the event host agency gave her warmest welcome message as she highlighted the symposium's theme. She emphasized the crucial significance of this symposium, highlighting it as a true testament to the remarkable accomplishments and unwavering commitment of the diligent researchers and development workers of the Davao Region.

The event places utmost emphasis on acknowledging the most notable outcomes in Research and Development, while also fostering enhanced engagement among innovators, researchers, local government units (LGUs), and users of science and technology within the region.

Furthermore, Dr. Lourdes C. Generalao, RRDCC Chairperson and USeP President gave her inspirational message to the participants. She was truly delighted to mention that SMAARRDEC not only oversees research and development projects within the region, but more significantly, holds accountable for all the resources that have been entrusted by the benefactors.