By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—The Dept. of Agriculture is set to recognize 10 outstanding performers in agriculture and fisheries on October 12, 2018 on the Regional Gawad Saka awarding ceremonies in San Fernando City, La Union. “Of the 16 nominees from Ilocos Norte, at least 10 of them emerged as regional winners in various categories,” said Dr. Luz Tabora, Ilocos Norte assistant provincial agriculturist. Leading this year’s Regional Gawad Saka awardees are Romeo Ganiron and son Johnlei from Batac City. The Ganirons of Brgy. Ben- village claimed the 2018 award for outstanding rice farmer and young farmer representing the 4-H Club of the Philippines. Other regional winners from Ilocos Norte who will also receive plaques of recognition, certificates and cash prizes are: Gilbert Pasion of Solsona, outstanding large animal raiser, Domingo La Torre of Pasuquin, outstanding fisherfolk under fish capture category, Bagumbayan Multipurpose Cooperative in
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