Department of Agriculture (DA) undersecretary Cesar M. Drilon Jr. encouraged intensified efforts in promoting sustainable and environment-friendly aquaculture technology in the countryside. Keynoting the opening ceremonies of the international seminar-workshop on aquaculture development in Southeast Asia (ADSE '99), Drilon said aquaculture in the Philippines can significantly contribute to the food security and poverty alleviation programs of the Estrada government.

DA underscores aquaculture technology commercialization. (1999, October 15). Panay News, pp. 6, 2.