By Kenneth Marcos 
Early morning in many Filipino homes, the radio crackles to life. This October 18, at 5 a.m., farmers and listeners will be inspired by the continuing story of Ms. Minda Teves, an agripreneur who turned her life around from being an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) to running a successful diversified coconut farm in the LSVR area.
The second part of Ms. Minda’s journey will air on “Maunlad na Pilipino” over 702 kHz DZAS, with live streaming available on the station’s official Facebook page. This episode is part of the National Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Services Month celebration for fiscal year 2025, a government initiative to promote knowledge sharing and innovation in farming.
Ms. Minda’s story resonates deeply with many Filipinos who have faced challenges abroad and are now finding hope in agriculture. Her experience as an OFW gave her strength and determination, which she now uses to build a thriving farm business that supports her family and community.
The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Caraga Region XIII supports this broadcast as part of its ongoing campaign to inspire and educate farmers across the country. The program aims to encourage more Filipinos to embrace agriculture as a viable and rewarding livelihood.
Listeners are encouraged to tune in and learn practical tips from Ms. Minda’s story. This episode also highlights the importance of extension services—free government programs that help farmers improve their skills and productivity.
By sharing real-life successes like Ms. Minda’s, the government hopes to motivate more Filipinos, especially those in Classes C, D, and E, to pursue farming with confidence and hope for a better future.
As the program airs early Saturday morning, it offers a chance for families to come together and hear a story of courage, hard work, and success in Philippine agriculture.
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