The Department of Agrarian Reform officers and employees, agrarian reform beneficiaries celebrated the 20th CARP anniversary with a grand program. The celebration was held on June 10, 2008 in the historic campus of
The grand celebration started with a Thanksgiving Mass in St. Joseph Parish Church in Banga followed by the anniversary program centered on the theme “CARP at 20 Towards Food Security”.
Atty. Daniel Y. Martelino, the amiable Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer welcomed the guests, visitors and DAR employees. His welcome message was loaded with humor interspersed with CARP Aklan accomplishments. According to Martelino, CARP Aklan envisioned to distribute 25,000 hectares of land to the actual tillers of the soil, about 20,000 hectares or 80 percent of which were distributed. Moreover, it has successfully built bridges, farm to market roads, small irrigation systems and other infrastructure projects costing P200 million from foreign funding agencies. These projects are located in agrarian reform communities in Altavas, Malinao and Ibajay.
Governor Carlito S. Marquez in his message expressed his admiration for the well done CARP projects which are now enhancing agricultural productivity of agrarian reform beneficiaries. Marquez lauded the CARP Aklan officials and personnel under the leadership of Atty. Martelino. Marquez however, expressed his regret over the termination of CARP in June this year unless extended by Congress or the Office of the President.
Congressman Joeben T. Miraflores, Vice Governor Gabrielle V. Calizo and Regional Director Alexis M. Arsenal who were expected to grace the occasion were unable to attend. DAR Asst. Regional Director for Operations Felicidad Bañares and Mr. Guidon Umadhay – chief of operation represented DAR, Region VI.
The program was interrupted by the sumptuous lunch prepared for the occasion.
The lunch over, the rest of the afternoon was spent for recognition. Presentation of plaques and tokens were made to various groups including the Aklan Tri-media by Asst. Director Bañares, PARO Atty Daniel Y. Martelino and Mr. Ronilo Ropa – CARPO.
Those who are recognized with 2007 plaques and tokens are: LTI Performers composed of Yolito R. Remaneses, Cynthia C. Pelayo, Yolanda I. Rasco, Marites M. Chua, and Leonor G. Recio. PBD Performers – Meredith L. Cuison, Cecile T. Igoy, and Emelita M. Lalisan. Mr. Eliserio S. Aguelo of Ibajay Upland ARC was judged Most Outstanding Agrarian Reform Beneficiary. There are two pres. Diosdado Macapagal scholars who graduated with honors. They are Jeoffrey F. Gervacio – BSA–cum laude and Andy P. Ostan – BSA–academic excellence. The Aklan tri media are honored as well. The Aklan Press Club received Certificate of Appreciation. Also awarded are Jessie L. Reyes–Panay News, Jun Ariolo N. Aguirre–PNA, PIA and RGMA–DYRU, Kalibo.
By power point presentation the retirees were given tribute who are: Federico M. Cabardo, Warlinda S. Castuciano, Fredolene C. Custodio, Emelita M. Lalisan, Daniel E. Prado, Roselie R. Restar, Erlinda P. Revesencio, Anatolio M. Suñer, Lucita S. Suñer, and Rheejay R. Suplido.
In behalf of the retirees, Ms. Lucita S. Suñer and Warlinda S. Castu-ciano delivered their response. The program ended with the closing remarks of Numeriano M. Cordova, Jr. PARO
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