During the 74th Anniversary celebration of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. 2 (DA RFO 2) was honored with the “2024 Panagyaman Award.”

The award was presented to Regional Executive Director Rose Mary G. Aquino on March 10, 2025, at Hotel Carmelita in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

The DA RFO 2 Cagayan Valley Research Center, one of DA RFO 2’s Research Outreach Stations, was recognized for its significant contribution to the implementation of the “Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvesting for the Impoverished” initiatives.

Additionally, Director Aquino received an award on behalf of the DA Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) for its outstanding work in providing training services that have benefited the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged sectors of the community.

The “Panagyaman Awards Rites” is an annual event that recognizes the contributions and support extended by partner agencies.