The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently honored five private media professionals through the 3rd Ulat SIPAG Awards.
The awards are divided into two categories: print and broadcast.
Ulat SIPAG Awards, print category
Mr. Julio P. Yap, Jr. of Manila Bulletin’s Agriculture Magazine won the first place of the Ulat SIPAG Award, print category. This is his second year of winning the top award for the said category.
The 2nd place was awarded to Mr. Cecilio T. Gunio of Manila Standard, while the 3rd place was awarded to the late Mr. Anselmo S. Roque of Punto! Central Luzon. Mr. Roque’s wife, Mrs. Corazon C. Roque, received the plaque and the check on behalf of her late husband.
The three awardees were recognized for their outstanding contribution through their articles dealing with the different commodities under PCAARRD’s Industry Strategic S&T Program (ISP).
Ulat SIPAG Awards, broadcast category
Dr. Custer C. Deocaris of DZEC 1062 kHz Radyo Agila was awarded the first place of the Ulat SIPAG Award, broadcast category. He was represented by Mr. Dexter Q. Mahilum, assistant producer of Radyo Agila’s radio program, Pinoy Scientist.
The second place was awarded to Ms. Annabelle D. Surara of DZEC 1062 kHz Radyo Agila. Ms. Surara hosts the program, “Eat Konnect Na.”
All five awardees displayed their commitment to the cause of responsible journalism for the interest of the country’s farmers and fisherfolk. Their articles and radio programs have greatly benefited in improving a great number of lives in the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) sector.
The awards were given during the S&T Awards and Recognition in commemoration of PCAARRD’s 8th Anniversary held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City on June 19, 2019.
Ulat SIPAG Awards started in 2017 and is held annually to boost the Council’s branding initiative, which currently focuses on promoting the Strategic Industry (S&T) Program for Agri-Aqua Growth (SIPAG).