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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea at the Hardin ng Lunas Harvest Festival
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea graced the Hardin ng Lunas Harvest Festival at the Philippine Army Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on April 11, 2018. The Executive Secretary was guest of honor as he participated in the event in behalf of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who is currently in Hong Kong where he is scheduled to meet with the Filipino community. During the event, the Executive Secretary joined Philippine Army Commander Lieutant General Rolando Bautista and Tarlac Heritage Foundation Co-founder. Dr. Isabel Suntay during the ceremonial harvesting of crops. The Executive Secretary also led the distribution of the harvested crops to beneficiaries composed of 50 families. He then capped off his participation in the event by delivering a speech where he highlighted the importance of the Hardin ng Lunes. PHOTOS BY REY BANIQUET/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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