Agricultural Officer

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DENNIS A. BARROGO

Lot ** Block *, Hawk Street, Metrogreen Village, Santa Lucia, Pasig City

Phone No: +63 2 7585 7875

Mobile No: +63-917-***-****

E-mail Address: ***.*******@*****.***

PROFILE

• Extensive experienced in project planning and management, government agencies coordination, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory policies.

• Knowledgeable on SME trade issues, value added products, commodity value chain analysis, and provincial commodity investment plans.

• Excellent working relationship with government/regulatory agencies, food and agriculture community, seed industry, and Department of Agriculture.

• Developed interest on disaster preparedness, management and related activities. EXPERIENCE

Engagement Manager in the Philippines Jan.2019 – Nov.2019 Tridge Company, Ltd., Seoul, South Korea

• Actively engage in constant communication with the identified and registered suppliers and buyers to create a dynamic trade ecosystem.

• Closely coordinate and contact Philippines’ suppliers/buyers and evaluate their credibility based on the developed measurements and guidelines.

• Gathering market information by doing research on selected top agriculture and fishery products in collaboration with identified suppliers and buyers.

• Proactively search and develop new business opportunities and partnership through Tridge. Planning Officer – NPCO IPLAN Component Sep.2016 - Dec.2018 DA Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), Quezon City

• Provide technical assistance to the DA PRDP National Project Coordination Office in the implementation of I-PLAN activities such as review, develop and conduct of value chain analyses (VCA) and provincial commodity investment plans (PCIP;

• Lead and coordinate the I-PLAN Team during workshops, seminars, and meetings which include preparation of presentation materials, documentation and preparation of reports.

• Assist the I-PLAN Head in preparing workshop/training design and act as resource person or facilitator. Submit periodic report on the status of I-PLAN implementation, both physical and financial.

• Liaise with the members of the National Program Coordination Office (NPCO), Program Support Offices

(PSOs), Regional Program Coordination Offices (RPCOs) and Provincial Program Management Implementation Units (PPMIUs).

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Registration and Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Jan.2009 - Jan.2016 Pioneer Hi-Bred Philippines, Inc., Pasig City

• Managed registration activities of biotech trait products for food/feed use and cultivation/propagation by monitoring and ensuring that all application activities are accomplished on time including drafting of dossiers, implementation of MOA/MOU, processing of regulatory charges and fees, publications of information sheets and permit, regulatory inquiries and data management.

• Engaged in cross functional activities to ensure compliance with regulations, biotech approval conditions and reportorial obligations by DOST-Biosafety Committee (DOST-BC), Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and Fertilizer & Pesticide Authority (FPA).

• Contributed to regulatory and policy discussions (e.g. new biotech guidelines, issuances, etc.) to support seed industry business, especially in terms of achieving freedom to operate biotech products.

• Represent the Company in industry and seed regulatory policy development and participate in corporate social responsibility activities at CropLife Philippines, Philippine Seed Industry Association

(PSIA), Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines (BCP), among others. Planning Officer III Jun.2002 - Dec.2008

Department of Agriculture, Quezon City

• Organized meetings and provided technical support for the preparation of biotechnology activities and programs.

• Assisted in the formulation of biosafety and biotechnology policies and regulations in coordination with all stakeholders.

• Supported the preparation of comments and reports on legislative bills and measures related to agriculture and fisheries development.

• Provided technical and administrative assistance in selected programs such as biotechnology, senior citizens’ special discount program, duty-free incentives, biofuels and other policy activities. SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

• “Personal and Family Emergency Preparedness Training”, Asian Development Bank, Mandaluyong City – 6 December 2019

• “Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights Training Program”, Svalov and Stockholm, Sweden – 7-28 May 2008

• “Rationalizing and Harmonizing Plant Biotechnology Regulations in Southeast Asia: A Learning Forum”, Miracle Grand Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand - 4-7 March 2008

• “Philippine Global Trade e-Learning Program: An 8-Module Program on International Trade Law and Policy”, October 2006 – February 2007.

EDUCATION

• Urban and Regional Planning (12 units) 2006 - 2007 School of Urban and Regional Planning

UP Diliman, Quezon City

• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering 1993 - 2000 Major in Agricultural and Bio-Process Engineering

College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology UP Los Baños, Laguna

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ELIGIBILITY

• Agricultural Engineering Licensure Exam

September 19-20, 2000

MLQU, Quiapo, Manila

RPAE License No. 0004828

OTHER SKILLS

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications

• Proficient in written and oral communications (English, Filipino and Ilonggo/Bisaya)

• Excellent driving skills in Metro Manila and Luzon provinces

• Engage in photography and sports (badminton and table tennis) REFERENCES

• Mr. Carlos Magnaye

Director

Department of Tourism (formerly from DA)

The New DOT Building,

351 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City

Mobile No: +63-927-***-**** / 949-***-****

Email Add: ********@*****.***

• Dr. Antonio Alfonso

Industry Affairs and Regulatory Manager

Corteva Philippines

iSquare Building, 15 Meralco Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City Mobile No: +63-917-***-****

Email Add: ****.*******@*******.***

• Mr. Abraham Manalo

Executive Secretary

Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines, Inc.

Room 303 Puno Building, 47 Kalayaan Avenue,

Diliman, Quezon City

Mobile No: +63-917-***-****

Email Add: **********@*****.***

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