The family congress gathered the farmers, fisherfolk and rural-based organizations (RBOs) of the city, as they showcased their agri and fishery products, as well as skills and talents in various competitions such as booth making, cooking, handicrafts, poster making, quiz bee and extemporaneous speaking, among others.

The congress was also an avenue to develop the knowledge and skills of the farmers and fishers.

Agri-fishery products displayed were fresh vegetables, fruits, rootcrops, fish, seedlings, processed foods and rice sold at P29 per kilo.

In her message, Asec. Panlilio shared the O kilometer food project. “Ang adhikain po ng proyektong ito ay itaguyod ang lokal na produksyon ng mga malulusog na pagkain at pagpapababa ng gastusin at environmental impact of transporting. Meaning you should be self-sufficient in terms of production para kung saka-sakaling magclose man ang mga borders, hindi tayo magugutom kasi dito sa atin mismo nanggagaling ang mga pagkaing kakailanganin natin”, Atty. Panlilio furthered.

Meanwhile, she met the farmer cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and had a short dialogue with regard to their issues and concern as a group.