Mr. Antonio L. Sancha (retiree) with his wife Nena.Mr. Antonio Lota Sancha ended his government services with the Department of Agriculture-XII Central Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Research Center (DA-CEMIARC), on May 31, 2010 at the age of 65. He served the department for forty four (44) years inclusive of his contractual services. He started his employment in the then Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) as laborer (casual) at Maridagao, Pikit, Cotabato. Peace and order problem in the said area made him and other employees of the said Bureau to transfer to Amas, Kidapawan City where he was able to get his appointment as permanent employee (laborer). Later, BPI was merged with the Department of Agriculture, Mr. Sancha was appointed as Watchman. He had experienced sleepless nights in guarding the office premises. He is one of the hardworking and dedicated The honoree with (from right to left) Regional Personnel Officer Ms. Corazon R. Jose, retired Center Manager Necito P. Agduyeng, ACC III of Balindog, Mr. Felix P. Amancio Jr., Center Manager Eduardo B. Solomon and ACM Jose L. Malaque. employees of the department who have selflessly rendered his services for the good of the office.

To recognize the invaluable services of Mr. Antonio L. Sancha, a testimonial program and party was conducted on May 27, 2010 at DA-CEMIARC Conference Hall, Amas, Kidapawan City to honor him.

Close friends and relatives, as well as his supervisors shared their glimpses as one of a kind good person worth to be praised.

In response to the program and party given, Mr. Sancha, extended his fullest gratitude to the management in spending precious time to honor him through a testimonial program and party.

Present during the testimonial program were Regional human Resources Officer Ms. Corazon R. Jose & Staff, Center Manager Eduardo B. Solomon, ACM Jose L. malaque, Mrs. Nena Sancha, (wife of Mr. A. Sancha), CEMIARC Staff and Personnel, family and friends of the retiree.

To Mr. Tony Sancha... Mabuhay ka! You will now have the longest coffee break. Congratulation and enjoy life...!