DA receives PHP10-M donation for agricultural development projects

Agriculture Secretary Emanuel F. Piñol receives from the Chareon Pokphand Group of Companies (CPGG) the PHP10-million donation intended for President Rodrigo Duterte’s agricultural/rural development projects. The fund was personally committed by the Senior CPPG Chairman, Dhanin Chearavanont, after meeting the President in Bangkok last March 22. Handing the check is Mr. Sakol Cheewakoset, Vice Chairman of CP Foods Philippines Corporation and head of CP Group in the Philippines. The DA Chief said the fund will be deposited in the Bureau of the Treasury. (PNA photo courtesy of DA-AFID)