Mindanaotoday.com | Don Carlos SAAD BAI wins in NorMin fisherfolk association contest
Out of 35 recognized fisherfolk associations throughout the region, BFAR-10 awarded P20,000 for the said association during its closing program in line with the month-long celebration of the Farmers’ and Fisherfolk Month.
“Thank you for the honor that we enjoyed at this very moment. This (title) gave so much pride to our municipality, especially to the members of our association. I would like to thank BFAR for helping and constantly guiding us on our way to winning this award,” said Ruben Esteban, the association chairman.
Among the 35 associations, five nominees were scrupulously screened by the evaluators; two from the province of Misamis Oriental, and three from Bukidnon.
Each of the five finalists was given a chance to share their stories of struggles and success as they ventured into the fishing livelihood in an on-site interview conducted last May 18-20, 2022.
Separating one association from another were 3 criteria; first is the organization and management, next is the economic activity and last are the social activities and accomplishments.
While the Don Carlos SAAD Beneficiaries Association, Inc. was declared the overall winner, the associations nominated as finalists also bagged designated cash prizes as runners-up.
The second placer is the Valencia Fisherfolk Association from Valencia City and the 3rd placer is the P3 Fisherfolk and Rescue Association from Manticao, Misamis Oriental who received P15,000 and P10,000 respectively.
Both in the last two positions are the Baybay Aquatic Fishermen Organization and the Cabanglasan Farmers Small Water Irrigation System Association, Incorporated accepted a consolation prize worth P5,000 each. (CLViajante | BFAR-10)
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