Breaking new ground of cooperation between Taiwan and the Philippines –Unveiling Ceremony of the Taiwan Technical Mission Demonstration Farm in the Philippines
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO) is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) Demonstration Farm on December 15, 2023 at Barangay Sapang Maragul in Tarlac City, the Philippines.
TECO Representative, Ambassador Wallace M.G. Chow, hosted the said event. Among those dignitaries present at the unveiling ceremony were Chairman and Resident Representative Silvestre H. Bello III of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), Undersecretary Roger Navarro of Department of Agriculture, former Secretary Dr. William Dar of Department of Agriculture, Governor Susan Yap of Tarlac Province, Congressman Christian Tell Yap, Director General Lien, Yu-Ping of Department of International Cooperation and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Secretary General Charles C. Li of International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) and numerous Taiwanese and Filipino community leaders.
Ambassador Chow pointed out in his welcome speech that the establishment of this TTM is regarded as a substantial milestone in Taiwan-Philippine agricultural cooperation. He indicated that TTM’s mission is to introduce Taiwan’s advanced farming technology to the Philippines, thereby upgrading agricultural practices and laying the groundwork for improved food safety and productivity. Furthermore, he emphasized that such kind of mutual goodwill in forming a solid partnership will strengthen ties between Taiwan and the Philippines while confronting shared challenges amid the fast-changing world.
The introduction of TTM to the Philippines was a joint effort between TECO and MECO in collaboration with TaiwanICDF and DA. Through DA-identified agricultural projects, TTM aims to boost the Philippines’ agricultural production, marketing capabilities, and food security. In addition, the TTM Demonstration Farm, which is composed of post-harvest facilities, smart greenhouses, as well as agricultural waste disposal site, targets to be a learning environment that showcases Taiwanese advanced agricultural technologies to benefit local farmers.
The TTM in the Philippines is the third of its kind in Southeast Asia, following Indonesia and Thailand, and the twenty-first TTM worldwide. Mr. Dominick Lee, a seasoned horticulturist, was appointed as this TTM’s first Leader.
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