Dr. Rosie Lynn Tejada, Director for Extension,
joins the roster of winners from the roll of participants from different
regions joining the 49th PAEDA BIENNIAL CONVENTION held last October
23-24, 2013 at Farmer’s Training Center, Central Mindanao University, Maramag,
Bukidnon. Dr. Tejada caught the attention of the jury when she presented the
extraordinary output of one of DNSC’s extension projects entitled “Community-Based Mangrove Conservation and
Aquasilviculture: A Fishery Livelihood and Resource Conservation Project in
Davao del Norte” that eventually bested among nine others and hailed as “
BEST PAPER ” under Agricultural Growth and Food Security Cluster. Mr. Cyril Tom
Ranara, the Project Leader, was also present during the whole duration of the
forum.
Dr. Tejada also presented another paper
entitled “Coliform Content of Shellfish (Anadara
antiquata) in Davao Gulf” under the Sustainable Agricultural Development
Cluster. Also joining Dr. Tejada was Marjho Mae Saceda-Cardoza, MIS Director of
DNSC REP. Miss Cardoza also wowed the audience in her paper presentation
entitled “Tridacna/Taklobo Tours:
Conservation and Livelihood Opportunities for Coastal Communities in the Island
Garden City of Samal” which also won as the Best Paper in recently
concluded 26th Regional Symposium on Research and Developments
Highlights.
The Philippine Agricultural Economics Development
Association, Inc. (PAEDA) is a
non-profit non stock corporation established in 1954 by pioneer Filipino
professionals in agricultural and development economics with the primary aims
of promoting small farmer productivity and profitability in the country. This
year’s convention is anchored to the theme “Inclusive and Sustainable
Development: Issues and Challenges for Agriculture, Fishery and Natural
Resources”. For more info: please visit: http://www.dnsc.edu.ph/
