Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and First Lady Marie Louise Araneta-Marcos led the opening of Pagsibol: The Philippine Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Summit 2024 on May 3 at One Ayala Mall in Makati City.
In his message, Secretary Tiu Laurel recognized the potential contribution of the horticulture and urban agriculture industry to the countryโs economic growth. He also expressed support to the industry by declaring that Pagsibol should be an annual event.
Pagsibol, a three-day conference and exhibit, aims to create a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collective action among key stakeholders for the growth of the Philippine agriculture sector.