Dagatan Family Farm School, Inc.
Our History
The Foundation of DFFSI
Project Conception
Late Mr. Fritz R. Gemperle and friends started the DFFSI Project, patterned after the French and Spanish models.
PPAFI Registration
Pampamilyang Paaralang Agrikultura, Inc. (PPAI) was formally registered.
Inauguration of DFFSI
Dagatan Family Farm School Inc. (DFFSI) was established as the first Family Farm School in Asia and inaugurated by then President Corazon Aquino.
Community Impact
The school has produced 1300 alumni and serves ≈7,000 indirect beneficiaries (family members) in Lipa City and neighboring municipalities.
Transformation
DFFSI transforming into Dual Agritech Training Center for Excellence following the Technical-Vocational Education Training (TVET) approach.
Board of Trustees
Antonio L. Tañada
Chairman
Porfirio A. Yusingbo, Jr.
President
Ronald M. Miranda
Vice President - Trustee
Melchor G. Gaspar
Treasurer - Trustee
Bienvenido Jose N. Panganiban
Trustee
Advisory Council
Allan Fernandez
Presiding Member
Augusto P. Uyenco
Member
Constantino Y. Belizario
Member
Key Personnel
Atty. Alvin R. Alday
Corporate Secretary
Jasmine Marzo
Finance & Administration
Transforming Lives Through the Dual Agritech System
Join us in our mission to develop future agricultural leaders and strengthen rural communities through education.
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