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TUBURAN, CEBU | September 22, 2026 — The Municipality of Tuburan hosted the Galing Pook Foundation National Validation Team today at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall for the validation of “Kape at Iba Pa: Sustainable Agri-Ecological Development,” the municipality’s entry to the Galing Pook Awards.

The validation examined the program’s implementation, key accomplishments, innovations, sustainability, and impact, particularly its contribution to coffee production, farmer development, and sustainable agriculture in Tuburan.

Out of 208 entries received nationwide, only 37 programs advanced to the semi-finalist stage—and Tuburan’s “Kape at Iba Pa” is among those selected to undergo the national validation process.

The validation team was composed of Dr. Jose Rene Gayo, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Technology and Enterprise Center in Bacolod City; Ms. Vicky Armilla, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Galing Pook Foundation; and Ms. Edith Ramos, Finance and Administrative Officer of the Galing Pook Foundation.

Leading the municipal presentation was Municipal Mayor Hon. Christian Daniel B. Diamante, together with Municipal Consultant on Internal and External Affairs Mr. Democrito “Aljun” Diamante and the municipal department heads. The team presented the program’s development, major initiatives, and continuing outcomes for the local farming community.

The activity forms part of the Galing Pook national validation process, through which the program’s practices and results are documented and assessed by the national validation team.

Photos courtesy of Sir Paulo Esmero, PI/IT Staff

via Shan Mae D. Villaronte, Municipal PIO