IN PHOTOS | Representatives from the ARKA, a Cebu-based Agritech enterprise, paid a courtesy visit to Department of Agriculture-Central Visayas (DA7) Regional Executive Director Angel C. Enriquez, at her office on April 3, 2024.

Their (ARKA) visit and meeting seeks to explore and discuss possible collaborations with DA on its programs and projects that [may] align to the objectives of ARKA, which is to empower the local farming communities by employing data-driven approaches, advanced farming technologies, and a solid business strategy.

The ARKA’s founder was a beneficiary of the DA KAMMP or the “Kapatid Agri Mentor Me Program” Batch 1, a joint project of DA Region 7, the Cebu Chambers of Commerce & Industry (CCCI), and Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo.

Other DA7 Execom members joining the meeting were RTD Wilberto Castillo, Division Chiefs, Dr. Lorelei B. Acha (AMAD), and Dr. Gerry Avila (Operations).