CEBU CITY | April 22, 2022 – On April 20 and 21, 2022, the FPA Regional Office VII, in collaboration with Bayer Crop Science, Planters Product Inc., and Enasia Import Export Corporation, held Product Stewardship Programs in Brgy. Sudlon ll Cebu City, Brgy. Alambijud, Argao, and Brgy. Mantalungon, Dalaguete Cebu, with Deputy Executive Director for Pesticide Eric C. Divinagracia as Guest of Honor. 102 vegetable farmers from the above-mentioned barangays actively participated in the event.

The Product Stewardship Program is a requirement for all pesticide companies/registrants. They are primarily responsible for training handlers and the general public on the safe and prudent use of pesticides and disseminating information materials. The overall goal of this program is to maximize the benefits while minimizing any risks associated with crop protection products. ###