DILIMAN, Quezon City – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso “Procy” J. Alcala visited and was briefed on the functions of the Farmers’ Contact Center (FCC). Secretary Alcala who assumed the position last July 2010 was evidently impressed with the FCC’s use of technology in giving service to its clienteles -- the farmers and the extension workers.

Sec. Alcala noted that if there are questions about him and on the Office of the Secretary, FCC can forward the questions to him and he will personally answer the questions.

Likewise, Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Undersecretary for Special Concerns and Joel Rudinas, Undersecretary for Field Operations earlier visited the FCC and were familiarized with its operation. Additionally, the three visited facilities such as the Agriculture and Fisheries Knowledge center and the computer laboratory.

Sec. Alcala visited the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) to present the DA Agri-Pinoy Program in the National Training of Trainors for the Agri-Pinoy Program which will serve as the main program of the Aquino Administration on Agriculture.(Benedict C. Natividad)