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Soil Health Strategy, programs and policies that will reinvigorate the country's agriculture.

Securing food and nutrition through healthy soils is securing our future.

Thank you very much. Marami pong salamat.

And now, may we call on the Department of Science and Technology Secretary,

Renato Usulidom, Jr. to introduce our guest of honor.

Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the Republic of the Philippines,

His Excellency, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

Thank you very much, the Science and Technology Secretary,

Secretary Renato Usulidom, Jr.

Senator Cynthia Villar, and the other elected officials that are present here with us today,

the Special Assistant to the President, Secretary Anton Lagdameo,

Senior Undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture,

partner agencies in this first National Soil Health Summit.

I am a little surprised that it is the first because it is something that is so critical.

And that is something that we have been getting a great many requests from

the locals, the LGUs themselves, cooperatives,

in that we have to go and do the soil analysis in their place.

So, at least, whether or not it has been much delayed,

I'm very happy that we are now here to participate in this first National Soil Health Summit.

To all the experts and members of the academe who have taken time to participate in this event,

thank you very much for your participation and good morning to all of us.

Let me greet the Bureau of Soils and Water Management a happy 72nd anniversary

and a joyful 12th anniversary to the DOST Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources, R&D.

So, congratulations to the different agencies who are celebrating their anniversary.

This is, I cannot think of a more appropriate way to do that

than for us to be attending this first National Soil Health Summit.

We are all aware that our nation is blessed with rich and fertile lands

that fed and empowered our people throughout our history.

While that has been the case, we will still find ourselves burdened by grave and urgent issues

in providing quality and sufficient food for our people,

some of which are caused by factors beyond our control.

Others are within, in fact, our control.

We recognize strengthening our agricultural industry requires a cohesive overall approach,

especially if we want to address the systemic and perennial ills in the sector.

With this, we have begun the consolidation of farmers' cooperatives and associations and their lands,

as well as the introduction of new technologies and machineries to our farmers

and giving them access to more efficient practices.

We have also welcomed major investments in the agricultural industry from local and foreign investors

as part of our plan to provide farmers with the capital and tools they need to boost productivity.

While all these initiatives have a great deal of potential,

we still need to address the growing problem of the degradation, acidification, and pollution in our soils.

As the DNR has reported, 75% of our total cropland is vulnerable to erosion in various degrees,

with agriculture losing about 457 million tons of soil annually.

The conversion of lands for settlements and the loss of about 47 hectares of forest cover every year

contribute significantly to soil degradation.

Aside from these, around 11 to 13 million hectares are considered degraded.

This is on top of the 2.2 million hectares that suffer from insufficient levels of soil fertility.

Making matters worse is the improper use of fertilizers and pesticides that pollute and acidify our soil.

Needless to say, our soil is under threat,

and to continue to neglect this vital agricultural component will lead to even worse crises in the future.

Therefore, I cannot emphasize enough how significant and influential this first National Soil Health Summit is.

With a discourse amongst our leaders and the agricultural sector's brightest minds,

I anticipate that this summit will spark more informed decisions and much-needed innovation in the coming years.

With a focus on sharing information and enhancing programs related to soil health,

I believe that we can promote the sustainable use of our soil for the benefit of future generations.

On the part of government, we have come up with a five-point priority agenda on soil and water management,

such as a national soil health program and implementation of sustainable land management.

This will ensure the proper use and management of soil resources, address land degradation,

enhance crop productivity, and hence improve farmers' income.

The administration shall empower the Bureau of Soil and Water Management to achieve these goals,

especially through capacitating soil laboratories across the country to yield better data.

We are conducting a soil and land resources mapping and evaluation process

that includes soil-based and land-based level assessments, soil sample analyses,

and digital map preparations under the Philippine Soil Land Resources Information Program.

The administration is also exploring water security for climate-resilient rainwater technologies

and the conduct of cloud seeding operations for agriculture.

All this to improve water conditions in production areas, in critical watersheds, and in our reservoirs.

These are all part of the collective efforts to mitigate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

However, we in government cannot solve the issues affecting our soil and the agriculture sector as a whole on our own.

As such, this summit is an opportune time for all of us here to collaborate,

to share our wisdom and experience to improve our soil and boost our agricultural productivity,

all the while promoting sustainability and environmental protection.

This will play a pivotal role in nation-building and uplifting the lives of our people.

Congratulations on the conduct of this first National Soil Health Summit,

and we look forward to the very useful production and output that will come out of this summit.

Thank you very much, and have a truly fruitful gathering.

Thank you, Mr. President.

At this point, may we request the President to kindly grant us a photo opportunity.

May we invite on stage the DILJ officials, governors, and House of Representatives.

DOSDP card and ACR, please stand by.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Tron, please exit to your right.

Next, DOSDP card and ACR, you may now proceed on stage.

Local Speakers, SUC Presidents, ACR, PSST, PAA, please stand by.

Thank you.

Thank you very much. Please exit to your right.

Local Speakers, SUC Presidents, ACR, PSST, PAA, please, you may now proceed to the stage.

Next, DARFO and other NGA directors, please stand by.

Thank you.

Thank you. Please exit to your right.

Next, DARFO and other NGA directors, please proceed to the stage.

May we request the DAPN officials to kindly grant us a photo opportunity.

Thank you.

DAPSW Mancom, please stand by.

DAPSW Mancom, stand by.

Thank you.

Thank you. Please exit to your right.

Next, DAPSW Mancom, you may now proceed to the stage.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. You may now exit to your right.

Next, the National Soil Health Summit Working Committee.

Please proceed on stage.

The National Soil Health Committee, please proceed on stage.

Thank you.

Thank you. Please exit to your right.

Thank you very much, Mr. President, for granting us a photo opportunity.

That concludes the National Soil Health Summit Working Committee.

Thank you, Mr. President, for gracing this event today.

Once again, ladies and gentlemen, His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

We would like to request everyone to please remain seated until the President has left the venue.

And join our community on Viber and Telegram.

Thank you.