Groundbreaking Ceremony of WNAS Swine Artificial Insemination Laboratory

November 06, 2020│TESDA XI Regional Director Engr. Lorenzo G. Macapili, DTE graced the ceremonial groundbreaking of the WNAS Swine Artificial Insemination Laboratory this morning at the Wangan National Agricultural School Animal Production area.

The project is in partnership with UNIVET Nutrition & Animal Healthcare Company (UNAHCO) that aims to develop superior quality semen and store at the WNAS AI Laboratory. It targets to help the backyard farmers to raise high-grade swine breed and have access to recent technology in swine production.

Further, the project is in line with the Poverty Reduction, Livelihood, and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) tied to the Whole of Nation Approach. The exceptional partnership between TESDA–WNAS and UNAHCO will assist the backyard hog raisers in the priority barangays under the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) to improve their sustainable livelihood.

Mr. Ram Pombo, UNAHCO’s Regional Operation Officer for Mindanao, led the team during the momentous event. Joining him were Mr. Glen Arcansalin, Regional Operation, Mr. Benson Maniti, Operations Manager, Mr. Ryan Galceran, Trade Marketing Group Head VIS-MIN area, and Mr. William Alabar, Feeds Sales Representative in Davao City.

WNAS Vocational School Administrator Felipe C. Hiquial Jr., Vocational Instruction Supervisor Engr. Melanie M. Domingo, Administrative Officer Alben R. Aguio, and Animal Production Department Head Cherfield P. Laran had represented Wangan National Agricultural School.

Mr. William G. Alabar cited that UNAHCO will form a long-term partnership with TESDA - WNAS because both institutions are working on the same goal by helping the marginalized sectors of our society. He added that after the establishment of the AI laboratory; they venture more projects in the coming days. │SMAC