Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation (Pilmico) held its annual “Agripost Conference” to celebrate and recognize the top-performing local retailers in various parts of the country. This event also serves as an opportunity to provide product and industry updates to its partners. The event has been taking place since November 2023.
In Carmen, Davao del Norte however, instead of holding a celebration event, Pilmico and its partner distributors in the area, namely Panabo Bluz and Chemar Marketing, redirected their resources to ”Padayon Gihapon Ta, Partner” (Let’s Keep Going, Partner). This initiative aims to assist the duck raisers affected by the recent flooding in Mindanao, whose livestock suffered in early February of this year.
Pilmico and the distributors collaborated with the local government unit, agricultural office, and Provincial Veterinary Office of Brgy. Anibongan, Carmen, Davao del Norte, to organize a two-day recovery assistance program from February 26 to 27, 2024. On the first day, they held a veterinary mission for livestock raisers and distributed 36 bags of “Avemax” duck feeds. About 175 beneficiaries received “Vet Kits,” including animal nutrition supplements, to help in their recovery.
During his opening remarks, Jefferson Abian, Pilmico Assistant Vice President for Feeds Sales, underscored the importance of perseverance in times of crisis.
“Natural calamities can be challenging, but we must learn to move forward as a community. At Pilmico, we are committed to being your ‘Partner for Growth,’ especially when you need it most. We are always ready to provide support and assistance to ensure the growth and development of the livestock industry,” Abian said.
Even though this initiative was far from the usual festivities of Pilmico’s Agripost Conferences, it brought a different form of joy by providing assistance to the duck raisers of the Municipality of Carmen who were most in need of help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Pilmico’s response to the Mindanao flooding reflect its ‘Partner for Growth’ positioning in the livestock industry?
Pilmico’s Assistant VP for Feeds Sales framed the initiative by stating that natural calamities are part of the reality faced by farmers, and that Pilmico’s role as Partner for Growth means being present precisely during those hardest moments. The willingness to forgo a planned event and instead convert it into a relief operation underscores that the company’s commitment to farmers extends beyond commercial transactions to genuine stakeholder support.
What is the ‘Padayon Gihapon Ta, Partner’ initiative, and what prompted Pilmico to launch it in Carmen, Davao del Norte?
Padayon Gihapon Ta, Partner – which translates to Let’s Keep Going, Partner – was launched in response to severe flooding in Mindanao in early February 2024 that devastated the livestock of duck raisers in Carmen, Davao del Norte. Rather than hold its usual Agripost Conference celebration event, Pilmico and its partner distributors redirected their resources toward a two-day disaster recovery assistance program.
What organizations collaborated on the recovery program, and what did the two-day initiative involve?
Pilmico partnered with distributors Panabo Bluz and Chemar Marketing, the local government unit, the agricultural office, and the Provincial Veterinary Office of Brgy. Anibongan, Carmen. Over February 26 to 27, 2024, the program included a veterinary mission for livestock raisers and the distribution of 36 bags of Avemax duck feeds and approximately 175 Vet Kits containing animal nutrition supplements.
What is the Agripost Conference, and why was it significant that Pilmico replaced the celebration format in Carmen?
The Agripost Conference is Pilmico’s annual event that recognizes top-performing local retailers and provides product updates to partners. Running since November 2023 across multiple regions, the conference typically takes a celebratory format. The decision to replace that format in Carmen with direct disaster relief instead reflects the company’s stated identity as a partner for growth that prioritizes community need over routine programming.
What was the total number of beneficiaries reached during the Carmen recovery program, and what did each receive?
Approximately 175 duck raisers received Vet Kits that included animal nutrition supplements designed to help their surviving livestock recover. The 36 bags of Avemax duck feeds were also distributed as part of the recovery package, offering the raisers the foundational inputs needed to rebuild their flocks after the flood damage.
