Dr. Milagros O. How, EVP of Universal Harvester, Inc., is a woman of substance. When she conceptualized the first TOFARM (The Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines) Film Festival showcasing the life of farmers ay talagang ipinakita niya ang kakaibang dedication sa mga magsasaka.
“Nag-start ito sa aming business na fertilizer. One day, I had a chance to meet some farmers and after I’ve met them I met more farmers. They’re friendly, hardworking. Hindi sila polluted katulad ng ibang kakilala natin. Ang kanilang concentration ay farming lang. So I decided to have an advocacy for farmers and we started a search and award for Outstanding Farmers all over the Philippines. We’re on our fifth year now so we travelled all over the country to search. Maraming category siya, mayroong young young farmers, innovative farming, countryside developement, mayroon kaming People’s Choice award. It’s very rewarding to meet farmers and be able to help them,” she said.
“Since it became my obsession and my passion, it is but natural for me to think of a project like the ‘ToFarm Film Festival’. After all mahilig din ako sa movies since I was a kid. Nakita ko na marami silang mga kuwento na dapat i-share sa atin,”dagdag pa niya.
UNCUT – Alex Brosas
