ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA โ As the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Program Batch 2 Phase 1 concluded its two-year run, Project Leaders from the RAISE-Caraga team demonstrated active participation during the program’s Technical Review held on February 26, 2026. Spearheaded by DOST-PCAARRD, the event gathered regional RAISE program teams from across the country, including Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Central Visayas, Western Mindanao, Northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Caraga. Throughout the review, the RAISE-Caraga delegation stood out for their deep engagement in evaluating the programโs two-year accomplishments against its initial targets and deliverables.
The Caraga Project Leaders actively participated in critical sessions designed to address the realities of program implementation. They contributed valuable regional perspectives to open discussions regarding the challenges encountered over the past two years, while collaboratively mapping out strategic future plans to sustain the region’s agri-aqua innovation momentum.
Furthermore, the RAISE-Caraga team’s active involvement extended into the Phase 2 proposal packaging workshop held on February 27. During this crucial session, the leaders meticulously strategized and planned the target deliverables for the next phase of the program. Through their dynamic participation in both the Technical Review and the forward-looking proposal packaging workshops, the RAISE-Caraga Project Leaders are ensuring that the Caraga region remains a pivotal driver of sustainable, science-based agricultural and aquatic advancement in the Philippines.
