In celebration of the National Women’s Month 2025, the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office One (DA-RFO 1) through its Gender and Development (GAD) Office led the kick-off ceremony on March 3, 2025 at the DA-RFO 1 grounds.

Resource Speaker Veberly Uyaan, Outstanding Rural Woman Awardee, highlighted, “Ito (the Women’s Month Celebration) ay isang pagkakataon na ipakita ang ating lakas, talino, at dedikasyon sa pagpapaunlad ng ating komunidad at ekonomiya.” And true enough, the highlight of the event is the invitation of women in agriculture, women entrepreneurs, and past women awardees of agriculture-related grants for the trade-fair showcasing their agricultural products both fresh and processed, as well as women-made arts and crafts.

Furthermore, she added, “Ang buwan ng kababaihan ay isang panahon na hindi lang upang ipagdiwang ang ating mga tagumpay, kundi upang kilalanin ang mga paglalakbay na patuloy ginagawa ng mga kababaihan lalo na sa sector ng agrikultura.”

The program also included a live-band performance, encouraging employees to showcase their talents while wearing the NWMC 2025 Advocacy shirt, emphasizing the support of the DA-RFO 1 for women and their contributions for their community, for the economy, and for agriculture.