19/04/2026
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๐๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ญ 16, 2026, marked a meaningful milestone as we proudly celebrated the successful launch and harvest festival of Project Sili, a pioneering demonstration production initiative in the National Capital Region!
๐ฑ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข is the result of a strong and inspiring collaboration among the Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippine Association of Agriculturists (PAA), Inc. โ NCR Chapter, Quezon City University โ Center for Urban Agriculture Innovations (QCU โ CUAI), De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU), FarmโReady, and Enviro Scope Synergy Inc. Together, we have brought to life the first pilot demonstration project of its kind led by a regional chapter association and its partners in NCR. It is a testament to what collaboration and innovation can achieve in strengthening urban food security. From planting the first seeds to celebrating a bountiful harvest, this initiative reflects our shared commitment to sustainable and resilient urban agriculture.
๐งโ๐พ This milestone event brought together urban farmers of Quezon City, students, partners from government agencies (i.e., DA-ATI, BPI, NUPAP, and BuCor), and private companies. Their presence made the celebration even more meaningful as we highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing urban agriculture.
๐ The event officially kicked off with the ceremonial launch led by Dr. Theresita Atienza, QCU President, together with Mr. Al Christian Hilario, PAA NCR President, with the support of DA Secretary, Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. The launching event demonstrated a strong symbol of unity among academic institutions, professional organizations, and government leadership.
๐ Participants also benefited from project forums and a seminar on basic urban food production facilitated by PAA-NCR Officers and private company partners from Farm-Ready and Enviro Scope Synergy Inc., reinforcing knowledge-sharing and empowering communities to adopt sustainable food practices.
๐พ The harvest festival was not just a celebration of crops, but of partnerships, knowledge-sharing, and community spirit that continue to drive this project forward.
Our heartfelt thanks go to all our project partners for their unwavering support, expertise, and dedication:
๐พ Department of Agriculture (DA)
๐ซ Quezon City University โ Center for Urban Agriculture Innovations (QCU โ CUAI)
๐ซ De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU)
๐ฑ FarmโReady
๐ฑ Enviro Scope Synergy Inc.
Your unwavering support, expertise, and commitment made Project Sili a success.
Hereโs to more fruitful harvests and stronger partnerships ahead! ๐พโจ