EDUCATION Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio has lauded the establishment of a satellite campus within Agriya Agritourism Development (AAD) to offer a master’s degree in agriculture and environment.

The University of the Philippines Los Baños Professional School for Agriculture and the Environment will build a satellite campus within the said area.

Duterte-Carpio made the statement during the 23rd celebration of ‘Araw ng Panabo’ held at Panabo Multi-Purpose, Tourism, Cultural, and Sports Center, Panabo City, Davao del Norte last March.

Meanwhile, she also recognized the sacrifices of farmers and their dedication to improving the agricultural livelihood.

“Malaki ang sakripisyo ng mga kapatid nating magsasaka sa kanilang dedikasyon upang lalong mapaunlad ang agrikultura na kanilang ikinabubuhay,” the Vice President said.

“Ang pagtatanim ng saging ang naging buhay ng lungsod at 40% ng mga lupain dito ay nagbibigay sa kanila ng hanapbuhay, pagpapaunlad ng mga local markets at entrepreneurs,” she added.

Panabo City is known as the Banana Capital of the Philippines and a top performer in peace and order, anti-illegal drug campaigns, local governance, and education.