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Pres. Abella Welcomes Senator Pangilinan, Joins Senate Agriculture Hearing in Muñoz

Mar. 26, 2026

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The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform (CAFAR) held a significant hearing today, March 26, at the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center National Headquarters and Gene Pool in Science City of Muñoz. This hearing brought together key stakeholders from the agriculture sector. University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella joined the committee hearing and warmly welcomed Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan to the university’s home province. In the position paper submitted to the committee, he underscored CLSU’s strong commitment, stating that “CLSU stands ready to serve as the region’s research and development hub for onion industry modernization and is fully committed to expanding its research, extension, and training programs in support of Filipino onion farmers.” The hearing was led by Senator Pangilinan, Chairperson of CAFAR, alongside Senators Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, with JV Ejercito participating virtually. The session gathered a diverse group of stakeholders, including local farmers, cooperatives, local government units (LGUs), national government agencies, academic institutions, and officials from the Nueva Ecija provincial government. Serving as a vital platform for dialogue, the hearing aimed to surface key issues, insights, and collaborative solutions to advance agricultural development in the country, particularly the onion industry. CLSU’s engagement in this high-level discussion reflects its role as a leading academic and research institution dedicated to innovation, extension, and policy support in the agriculture sector. #SievingForExcellence

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