ππππ: The Department of Agriculture, Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4K) Program held its 3rd Quarter and Annual Awarding Ceremony on December 11, 2024, at Eurotel, North Edsa, Quezon City. The ceremony celebrated the efforts, dedication, and hard work of all the 4K Regional Field Offices in helping Indigenous peoples and recognized the program’s accomplishments throughout the year. This event highlighted the program’s successful physical and financial achievements and its continued support for Indigenous communities.
During the ceremony, Director Lucia A. Campomanes’ retirement was recognized and honored. Each region thanked Director Campomanes for her dedicated service, which also highlighted her hard work and commitment to supporting Indigenous Farmers and Fisherfolk. She also formally passed on the leadership of the 4K Program to Deputy Director Maria Christine C. Inting, ensuring the program’s goals and initiatives continued.
The Office of the Secretary was also represented by Atty. Kristine Lea Rabaja, along with Asec. Philip C. Young, Assistant Secretary for Special Assistance for Export Development, who spoke on behalf of Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Director Annray Villota Rivera, Program Director of the Gender and Equality and Social Inclusion Program, also attended to show support, as 4K is one of the gender-responsive programs. Additionally, representatives from the office of the Assistant Secretary for the Implementation of Executive Order No. 70, Series of 2018, and the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea were also present.
Below is the list of awardees for the 3rd Quarter and Annual Accomplishments:
3rd Quarter Awardees:
β’ Gawad Pilak (Top Financial Performance) β 4K Cagayan Valley
β’ Gawad Tanaw (Top Physical Performance) β 4K Central Visayas
β’ Gawad ng Paglilingkod (Social Preparation Champion) β 4K MIMAROPA
β’ Gawad ng Kabuhayan (Production and Livelihood Champion) β 4K Cagayan Valley
β’ Gawad ng Kaunlaran (Marketing and Enterprise Champion) β 4K Central Visayas
β’ Gawad ng Pamamalakad (Project Management Champion) β 4K SOCCSKSARGEN
Annual Awardees:
β’ Gawad Sinag (Overall Top Performing Region) β 4K Cagayan Valley
β’ Gawad Yaman (Top Financial Performing Region) β 4K Cagayan Valley
β’ Gawad Lakbay (Top Physical Performing Region) β 4K Bicol Region
β’ Gawad Kaagapay (Most Indigenous People Organizations Assisted) β 4K MIMAROPA
β’ Gawad Tuklas (Most Training Conducted) β 4K Davao Region
β’ Gawad Sagana (Most Production and Livelihood Sub-Projects Provided) β 4K MIMAROPA
β’ Gawad Siklab (Most Committed Region in Attending National Activities) β 4K MIMAROPA and 4K Central Visayas
