by Jocanima | Jan 9, 2012 | News
JOCANIMA Corporation (JC) held its annual Christmas Party Celebration with the theme – “Anything Goes!” at the Penthouse Floor of JC’s Las Piñas office. Following this year’s theme, employees anxiously wait for the motif chosen by the other departments: the HR and RAPD teams arrived in their Cowboy / Cowgirl attire; the Business Development & Strategic Projects and Sales & Marketing group emulated Bruno Mars with his signature fedora hat and checkered vest; the Finance and Accounting unit arrived in their The Nativity-inspired costume; the IT / Logistics and Purchasing team imitated Tom Cruise’s pants-less Risky Business character, Joel Goodson; and the ECVPI group in their all-black, goth fashion. The event started with a doxology sung by Accounting Assistant, Ms. Marithel Dayao and Advertising & Promotions Associate, Mr. Bernard Doctor, who performed their own rendition of “Ang Aking Dasal.” The JC employees then sang the infamous “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit,” followed by the newbies’ presentation. Plantation SVP, Mr. Joel Laserna gave the opening remarks. It was then followed by the annual State of the Company Address (SOCA) from JC President & CEO, Mr. Celso Evangelista. In his message, Mr. Evangelista, once again, emphasized the importance of having initiative. After dinner, the program resumed with the hosts discussing the criteria for judging of the departmental competition and the group presentation, themed Battle of the Sexes. Marianne Joyce Evangelista, Ms. Nina Evangelista and Mrs. Malou Laserna comprised the board of judges. The ladies began the battle with ECVPI’s Plants vs. Zombadings presentation and their own version of the Michael Jackson hit, “Thriller.” The JC ladies then showed off their dancing prowess... by Jocanima | Aug 2, 2011 | News
LAS PIÑAS CITY, PHILIPPINES – JOCANIMA Corporation (JC), one of the country’s leading providers of quality agrochemicals nationwide, celebrated its 10th Year Anniversary at the Penthouse of the JC Main office in Las Piñas City last July 26. A thanksgiving mass officiated by Monsignor Roberto Guiuan, marked the beginning of the celebration. In his opening remarks, JC’s President and CEO, Mr. Celso Evangelista, emphasized on the idea of “looking beyond the present and helping one another to realize the goals of the company.” The speech was immediately followed by ceremonial cutting of cake led by Mr. Evangelista and SVP for HR and Finance, Mrs. Josefina Evangelista. Of course, any JC celebration won’t be complete without a salu-salo amongst the JC Las Piñas and ECVPI employees. An audio-visual presentation, created by HR Assistants Jerome Zorilla and Jhunie May De Torres and IT Assistant Eleazar Ycay, was also played. This elicited a lot of wide grins amongst the employees, especially those who have been a part of the JC family for more than three years or so. After the sumptuous meal, select employees were asked to share their funniest JC encounters, experiences and stories via “Laglagan Time” – the celebration’s most hilarious highlight. To add excitement to the festivity, the HR department also raffled off JC items and other exciting goodies to employees. The celebration ended with a few wise words from SVP, Josie Evangelista. It was indeed a fitting celebration to commemorate JOCANIMA’s first ten years of success! An Account of JC’s 10 years Established in July 26, 2001, JOCANIMA Corporation started with one “Cels.” Since then, the company continues... by Jocanima | Oct 10, 2010 | News
Enviro CropVet Products, Inc. (ECVPI) participated in two annual animal industry events last September and October, namely the Philippine Poultry Show 2010 and Agrilink 2010. Present in these events were Managing Director Leonel Velasco, Sales and Marketing Manager Francis Talion, Product Development Supervisor Nancy Lapid, Sales and Marketing Assistant Marianne Rendon, Key Accounts Associate Mary Michelin Azucena and Regulatory Affairs Assistants Cindy Rose Misena & Geraldine Gueriña. PHILIPPINE POULTRY SHOW 2010 The Philippine Poultry Show 2010 with the theme, “The Egg and Chicken plus Game Fowl Show” was held last September 24 to 26 at the Megatrade Halls 1 and 2 of SM Megamall in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The trade show was one of the biggest gatherings of poultry integrators, egg producers, broiler farmers, game fowl breeders and their allies. It was aimed to highlight and showcase the significance of poultry and game fowl industries. Technical seminars, conferences, and game fowl exhibitions and auctions highlighting the advancement of game fowl, egg, broiler and layer industry were held in the 3-day activity. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan delivered the welcome remarks. Exhibitors gave away loads of prizes and freebies. A Poultry Quiz Bee was also conducted on the last day of the event participated by different universities. The said activity was made possible by the Philippine Egg Board, United Broiler Raisers Association and National Federation of Game Fowl Breeders. AGRILINK 2010 The Agrilink 2010: 17th International Agribusiness Exhibition and Seminars were held last October 7 to 9 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The event coincided with FoodLink 2010 (11th International Food Processing, Packaging and Products Exhibition) and... by Jocanima | Sep 8, 2010 | News
Davao City Agriculture Office Head Leo Avila, more popularly known as “Happy LA,” within the industry, congratulated and encouraged the organizers and participants of the Davao Agricultural Ventures Company (DAVCO) SAGIP KALIKASAN tree planting project. The project’s goal is to help ensure sustainable agriculture in the city by planting more trees. DAVCO, in partnership with JOCANIMA Corporation and other civic groups, planted a total of 2,500 seedlings of fruit-bearing and forest trees, on the hills of Baranggay Cawayan, Calinan, Davao City last September 18. “We acknowledge that water is a very important resource especially for agriculture [which utilizes] 70 – 80% of water. And one of the important strategies of holding water and to ensure a sustainable agricultural program of the industry is to plant more trees,” Avila said. DAVCO Assistant Vice President Edito Cayanong concurred with Avila’s opinion and committed to continue the CSR program, saying that “the more we conduct tree planting [activities], [the more] we help in protect[ing] and develop[ing] the environment.” With the recent activity, DAVCO was able to plant 5,000 of the targeted 8,000 seedlings for this year. Baranggay Cawayan Head Cornelia Belarmino affirmed that it has been a continuous joint project of the company with the baranggay to protect the environment, “Dagko na ang uban [halaman] nga among gitanom [The seeds that we planted are already big].” The University of Immaculate Concepcion (UIC), which adopted Baranggay Cawayan for its environmental programs, shall monitor and ensure the healthy growth of the newly-planted seedlings. The seedlings include puyat durian, mango, mangosteen, mahogany and narra. DAVCO personnel shall also visit the said area from time to... by Jocanima | Aug 9, 2010 | News
JOCANIMA Corporation introduced Diligent 720 WP in selected areas of Mountain Province last August 16 to 18. Diligent 720 WP is the latest product from JOCANIMA that helps fight the late blight disease in potatoes. It combines the active ingredient metalaxyl which is specific against Oomycete pathogens, with Mancozeb, a broad spectrum fungicide. The launch events were aimed to educate hundreds of potato farmers, big land owners (BLOs) and product dealers in the area about the late blight disease in potatoes, its effects and impact on farmers’ income and to answer the important question of how it can be prevented. Present in all events were Prof. Lyle Daniel Baconguis, Regulatory Affairs and Product Development (RAPD) Technical Consultant; Ronald Acedillo, National Sales and Marketing Manager; Jefferson Sotto, Sales and Marketing Assistant; Juan Miguel, Field Services Coordinator; & Julius Tipocsa and Elnato Panaten, Crop Protection Specialists (CPSs) for Benguet. Among the areas visited by the JOCANIMA team were Bauko, Bugias, and Atok. Diligent premium items such as T-shirts, slippers, and lighters were distributed to the participants. Prof. Baconguis delivered the lecture followed immediately by product testimonials, Q & A and product...