‘Karbaw Magasin’ is Binhi Awards’ Best Agri-related Government Publication Sep 2023 Bubalus Binhi Awards’ By Ma. Cecilia Irang The DA-Philippine Carabao Center’s (DA-PCC) “Karbaw Magasin” bagged the 2022 Binhi Awards’ “Best Agrirelated Government Publication” during the awarding ceremony held on July 20 at the National Food Authority Building in Quezon City. ‘Karbaw Magasin’ is Binhi Awards’ Best Agri-related Government Publication The Binhi Awards, organized by the Philippine Agricultural Journalists (PAJ) in collaboration with the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), aims to honor the exceptional contributions and achievements of the country's agricultural journalists and government information officers involved in agri-related matters. "Karbaw (a Hiligaynon word which means “carabao” or “buffalo”) Magasin" is a quarterly publication written in Filipino. It showcases success stories of carapreneurs and other value chain players in the carabao industry. The magazine extensively covers topics related to the Carabao Development Program, including innovative dairy carabao farming practices, scientific breakthroughs, and the socioeconomic impact of carapreneurship on rural farming communities. The publication’s team of editors, writers, layout artists, and photographers collaborate to bring agriculture stories to life by weaving together informative articles, in-depth interviews, engaging visuals, and success stories from various stakeholders. Karbaw Magasin is produced by the Applied Communication Section (ACS) of the Knowledge Management Division (KMD). It is edited by KMD chief Dr. Eric Palacpac and ACS-KMD head Rowena Galang, managed by Ma. Cecilia IrangMariano, and designed by Dine Yve Daganos. Its writers Ma. Cecilia IrangMariano, Ronaline Canute, Dine Yve Daganos, Rovelyn Jacang, and the DAPCC’s regional knowledge managers are regular contributors. Dr. Palacpac expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and extended warm congratulations to the team, saying, “I am sincerely grateful to all of you who have breathed life into Karbaw Magasin throughout these years. Thank you for your unwavering passion, hard work, and dedication”. According to PAJ President Fermin Diaz, this year's Binhi Awards contest, themed "Sharpening our pens towards recovery," received a total of 67 entries. However, following a rigorous screening process, only 37 entries advanced to the judging stage. The competition encompassed various categories, both minor and major, such as Agri Photojournalist of the Year, Agri Broadcast Journalist of the Year, Agri Beat Reporter of the Year, Best Agri-related Social Media Page, and Best Agri-related Advocacy Campaign, among others.
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