Delinanas Development Corporation Ceremonial Planting at Calamba, Misamis Occidental

The Municipality of Calamba, Misamis Occidental is mainly an agricultural area it has an abundant supply of coconut as the main product. Seven (7) years ago planting cassava is another agricultural product that was introduced to the farmers. Calamba continues to be one of the fast growing municipalities in Misamis Occidental and great investment locations because of its strategic location of trade and commerce.
Employment opportunities for the Calambahanons are one of Municipal Mayor Villanueva’s concerns for his constituents.  The employment opportunities made possible through the investment of the Delinanas Development Corporation. Delinanas Development Corporatio is a subsidiary company of Fresh Del Monte Produce.

The Delinanas Development Corporation held the Ceremonial Planting of the Bananas last August 4, 2011 at Dapacan Alto, Calamba, Misamis Occidental. The Banana plantations provide employment opportunities for the Calambahanons.
Rev. Fr. Manuel V. Marasigan of Philippine Independent Church (PIC) conducted the blessing ceremony. Delinanas Development Corporation General Manger Mr. Guido Bellavita, Municipal Mayor Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr., MNSA and Municipal Vice Mayor Jesus C. Enerio initiated the Ceremonial Planting after the blessing ceremony.
Sangguniang Bayan Members Hon. Jorge B. Quiza and Hon. Marjorie A. Sarreal, Dapacan Alto Barangay Officials headed by Barangay Captain Fernando S. Patcho, PESO Manager Mrs. Ma. Corazon T. Descallar and Mrs. Virginia D. Branzuela (land owner) also graced the occasion.
Barangay Bunawan, Dapacan Alto, Dapacan Bajo, Magcamiguing and Barangay Mauswagon were the project site of the Banana Plantation. The Municipality of Calamba is the pioneer municipality for the banana plantation in the Province of Misamis Occidental.  
The company brings not only employment opportunities but also economic development to the Barangays. Mr. Bellavita assured to protect the health of the workers, the well-being of the community, environment and the animals. It has opened its door to those Calambahanons who dreamed of having works and earning additional income for their families.  
The company expands their Banana Plantation in Calamba to meet its demands of fresh fruits from China, Japan, Korea, Hongkong and other countries.
The operations of the banana plantation, marketing and selling of its bananas are managed by the company partner of the Delinanas Development Corporation and the Del Monte.

	Mr. Allan A. Quiñal Farm Manager

Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr., MNSA Municipal Mayor	Mr. Guido Bellavita Delinanas Dev.t Corp. General Manger

Mr. Fernando S. Patcho Dapacan Alto Barangay Captain

	Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr., MNSA Municipal Mayor

Delinanas Dev.t Corp. General Manger Mr. Guido Bellavita and Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr., MNSA	Hon. Jesus C. Enerio Municipal Vice Mayor

Hon. Marjorie A. Sarreal               Sangguniang Bayan Member	Hon. Jorge B. Quiza              Sangguniang Bayan Member

(From left to right)  Delinanas Dev.t Corp. General Manger Mr. Guido Bellavita, Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr., MNSA, HR Manager Ms. Rossana Calingin and Farm Manager Allan A. Quiñal

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