Staff reporter
Batac CITY—Rare collections of bonsai plants, high-quality
furniture products, creative crafts and souvenir items including processed food
products among others are on display on January 18, 2018 at the Garden show and
trade fair held at the open grounds of the state-run Mariano Marcos State
University (MMSU), Batac City campus.
With a theme, “Transforming Concepts
into Products,” the month-long exhibit participated by public and private
stakeholders of MMSU is one of the highlights of the university as it
commemorates its 40th foundation anniversary.
As a premiere university in
the country, MMSU president Shirley Agrupis took the lead in empowering the
lives of Ilocanos through research innovations and knowledge-driven global
economy.
Over the years, residents of
Ilocos Norte are grateful for having the university as it opened doors of
opportunities for them not only in achieving quality education but also on
research and extension services.
Agnes Asuncion, a former
domestic helper turned farmer entrepreneur is now enjoying the fruits of her
labor as she was a recipient of various seminars and training workshops of MMSU
such as on soap and fruit wine-making among others.
“I am thankful for MMSU
because of their tireless commitment to improve the life of others. I learned a
lot of things from them,” said Ms. Asuncion as she is among the regular
exhibitors of the university, selling essential oils, dragon fruit soap, and
fruit wines.
As part of promoting the
milestone achievements of the university, the garden show and exhibit features
unique goods and commodities MMSU had helped improved through the years.
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