May 30, 2025 | Quezon City — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) celebrated its 48th Founding Anniversary with the theme “Smarter Regulations, Nurturing Innovations,” reinforcing its mission to modernize regulatory practices that support a productive, safe, and sustainable agricultural sector in the Philippines.

Held at the FPA Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City, the milestone event highlighted the agency’s drive for regulatory excellence and innovation. The celebration featured the launch of new regulatory initiatives, a presentation of key 2024 accomplishments, and the recognition of valued partners and stakeholders.

Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to technical advisory committees, regional enforcement teams, and government partners such as the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) for their continued support in reinforcing the Agency’s mandate and public awareness.

Leaders from major industry organizations, including the Fertilizer Industry Association of the Philippines (FIAP), Crop Protection Association of the Philippines (CPAP), CROPLIFE Philippines, Philippine Integrated Crop Management Association, Inc. (PICMA), and the PMCP Foundation Inc. (PMCPFI), delivered messages of support emphasizing collaborative regulation and innovation.

Leadership voices support for innovation and integrity

In his keynote address, FPA Executive Director Glenn DC. Estrada underscored the transformative role of regulation in national development.

“Let this celebration remind us that regulations should never be a roadblock to progress; they should be the bridges to greater productivity, safety, and sustainability. This is the new FPA—one that regulates with empathy, innovates with purpose, and serves with integrity,” Dir. Estrada said.

Representing Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr., Assistant Secretary Daniel Alfonso N. Atayde emphasized the importance of integrity and innovation in public service.

“As we move forward, we must remember that real progress is delivered by the people—people who believe in the value of preparation, innovation, and integrity. The success of FPA reflects your collective spirit. It is a story of resilience, evolving with the times, and consistently striving to serve our country better,” expressed ASec. Atayde.

High-ranking Department of Agriculture officials, including Undersecretaries Roger V. Navarro, Christopher V. Morales, Asis G. Perez, and Assistant Secretary Paz J. Benavidez II, reaffirmed their full support for FPA’s science-driven and forward-looking regulatory work.

To close the program, Deputy Executive Director for Pesticide Eric C. Divinagracia delivered a call to action for stronger public-private partnerships, signaling the agency’s continued direction toward inclusive, transparent, and smart regulation.###

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