Book of Successes, launched on Community Day

Written by Administrator on 30 September 2019

Coinciding with the Community Day, the Extension Directorate launched its book of narratives of successful entrepreneurs and farmers in the province titled, “Realizing Dreams, Changing Lives, Transforming Communities: Narratives of Fulfilled Dreams and Treasured Triumphs”.

The book showcases the roads trodden by simple people who dreamt of making man impact and their communities, and hence pushed forth an effort of making their chances of succeeding more feasible through hardwork.

Assisted farmers, entrepreneurs, and associations in the different municipalities of the province, their secret weapon to success, the kicks and kisses of their journey, and the rewards of their sacrifices are highlighted in the book. A plethora of lessons can also be gleaned from their experiences and experimentation on crops and livestock production, food processing, and product development in close partnership with the different programs and projects of the University, particularly the Extension Directorate.

Success stories included in the book are the story of Ms. Sarah Dabucon of Brgy. Sinamar Banna (Rice Coffee: An Accomplice for Life), Ms. Swerte Mia Soriano of Brgy. Binacag, Banna (A Lucky Business for Lucky Theo), the Barani Meat Processors Association of Brgy. Barani, City of Batac (The Long Journey to Batac’s Longganisa), the Saud Shellcraft Producers’ Association of Saud, Pagudpud (Coming Out of the Shell), Mr. Nestor T. Acosta of Bacarra (Debunking the Myth: “There’s No Money in Farming), Ms. Editha Dacuycuy of Brgy. Paayas, Burgos (The Lady of Dragon Fruits), Mr. Esmundo Montanez of Brgy. Maruaya, Piddig (Dragon’s Fire in Business: Esmundo’s Story of Dragon Fruit Production), Ms. Agnes Asuncion of Brgy. Pias, Currimao (From Local to Global: Finding Fortune in Dragon Fruit), Ms. Purisima Torralba of Brgy. Caraitan, Badoc (No Fear: Exploring the Potentials of Dragon Fruit), Mr. Albert Calsada of Brgy. San Andres, Bacarra (Re-engineering a Business Venture), Ms. Rosiebelle Rasay of Brgy. Sta Cecilia, San Nicolas (Rosie’s Rosy Treasures in Dragon Fruit Production), the Arcangel Family of Brgy. Navotas, Laoag City (Blending a Hobby and a Business: The Arcangel Family’s Story), the La Virgen Milagrosa Seawedd Producers’ Association of Badoc (See the Weeds Out through Seaweeds), Mr. Lyndon Madrid of Brgy. Bungcag, Dingras (Sowing the Seeds of Learning, Reaping the Fruits of Labor), Mr. Edilberto John Ramos of Bacarra (Learning through the Radio: Edilberto’s Journey in Agriculture), and the community people of Visaya, Vintar (Happy Residents in an Empowered Community: The Case of Adopt-a-Barangay Program in Visaya, Vintar).

These stories were collaboratively prepared by the editors: Dr. Marivic Alimbuyuguen (former Director for Extension, now Dean of CAS) and Dr. Aris Reynold Cajigal (present Director of Extension); writers: Ms. Kimberly Miguel, Ms. Mercy Gano (Chief, ApCom), Dr. Sherlyn Nicolas (Chief, PME), Dr. Marivic Alimbuyuguen, and Dr. Aris Reynold Cajigal; Lay-out and typeset: Ms. Mercy Gano and Ms. Kimberly Miguel of the Applied Communication (ApCom) Section; and production support staff: Ms. Bella Gervacio and Mr. Richard Guinsatao of TCE). 

                Hoping to be published as a series of success stories, this book is offered to all who are bold enough to try and pave their way to their dreams. For always, the University opens its door to those willing to stride towards their visions.

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