TACLOBAN CITY — Chief Agriculturist Francisco C. Rosaroso officially assumed duties as the Officer-in-Charge Regional Technical Director for Operations at the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office VIII during its weekly flag-raising ceremony on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Decades of Agricultural Service Back New Technical Leadership
Rosaroso steps into the operational directorship backed by 40 years of service within the agricultural sector:
Four Decades of Public Service: Beginning his career at the DA Central Office in 1985 before transferring to Region VIII in 1987, Rosaroso built a multi-faceted career spanning agricultural communications, field management, and division leadership.
Pioneering Communication & Field Work: He founded the award-winning radio farm program 'Kabulig Mo Kami, Sangkay' in 1990, led annual accomplishment reporting for over a decade, and managed key field initiatives as Lead Agricultural Program Coordinating Officer and Farm Mechanization Focal.
Special Order Appointment: Appointed via Special Order No. 1134 issued by DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., Rosaroso previously headed the agency's Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division.
Completing Executive Triumvirate to Drive Regional Restructuring
The appointment restores full executive leadership to the regional agricultural office following recent leadership transitions:
Restoring Core Management: Rosaroso joins Regional Executive Director Rodel Macapañas and RTD for Research and Regulations Engr. Leonarda Londina, completing DA RFO VIII’s management triumvirate following the retirements of previous directors.
Advancing Agency Restructuring: Prior to his ceremonial assumption, Rosaroso immediately joined executive leadership on September 4 to review the agency's proposed restructuring plans across operating units.
Strengthening Field Operations: With extensive background in field coordination and agribusiness, the new leadership focus centers on streamlining program delivery across farming communities in Eastern Visayas.
