OPTA Pavilion at AGRILINK 2011

Everyone is invited! Please come and visit us!

The OPTA Pavilion

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AGRILINK / FOODLINK / AQUALINK 2011

OCTOBER 6-8, 2011

WORLD TRADE CENTER, MANILA

OPTA Pavilion is located at the RETAIL Area:

Booth Nos.: R121 to R128

OPTA Members Exhibitors:

R121 - MILEA - Beauty Care Products

R122 - GOLD IN GRASS CORP. - Lemongrass

R123 - ORGANIC ANGEL OF EARTH - Vermi-culture & Vegetables

R123 - DELICANE - Sugarcane Juice

R124 - NATURE WONDERS - Natural Cosmetic Products / Pili Oil

R125 - ORGANIK COOP - Store/Distribution

R126 - ARCEM FOOD - Malunggay Products

R126 - GINGA AGRIFOOD - Ginger Products

R127 - COSTALES NATURE FARMS - Organic Pork & Veggies

R128 - COSTALES NATURE FARMS - Organic Pork & Veggies

OPTA at ABS-CBN Foundation, ECO-VILLAGE

OPTA Board Officers' Trip to Iba, Zambales

April 11, 2011

L-R: Myke Sarthou; Tina Morados; Bing Sabio; Tony De Castro; Lina Tan; & Beth De Castro

Harvesting Organic Cherry Tomatoes are so much fun!

WATCH OUT FOR THE NEXT TRIPS!

OPTA Annual General Members' Meeting

On April 4, 2011, OPTA hold its annual general membership meeting.

It was at CHEF TATUNG'S Restaurant in Quezon City.

Here, the President, Mara Pardo de Tavera addresses her President's report after OPTA's members. All eyes & ears to you Madame :)

Mr. Tony de Castro, Vice-President, here presents the 2010 programs/projects of OPTA.

Here, presenting the 2010 board of trustees & officers for the next election :)

Finally, the new set of board of trustees :) Missing in photo: Mara Pardo de Tavera; Vic Tagupa, Patrick Belisario & Dr. Rene Gayo... Congratulations!!!

OPTA Board of Trustee Oath Taking with D.A. Sec. Alcala

The Organic Producers & Trade Association (OPTA) board of trustees had their oath taking rites inducted by the Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, who is very supportive of organic farming. Held last February 01, 2011 at NABCOR, Conference Room, 1404 West Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

I this photo, from L-R: Secretary Alcala; Manny Onalan (board member); Tony De Castro (Vice president); Jay Corpuz (secretary); Bing Sabio (board member); Mara Pardo De Tavera (President); Rosalina Tan (Chair Emeritus); Tina Morados (board member); Beth De Castro (board member) Patis Tesoro (board member); Girlie Sarmiento (Executive Director); Patrick Belisario (board member).

Board members, trustees, officer of OPTA.

Oganic Po Talaga Ako!

In this photo, L-R: Tony De Castro; Rosalina Tan; Bing Sabio; Tina Morados; Beth De Castro; Secretary Alcala; and Girlie Sarmiento, all in barong tagalog and maria clara inspires :)

ORGANIC AGRI FORUM - 4TH SERIES @ 1 ESPLANADE

IT'S A DATE! DECEMBER 09, 2010

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND EXTENSION SERVICES (4th Series)

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1 Esplanade

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7 AM to 3 PM

SEE YOU THERE!!!

4th OA FORUM - Moving Forward Organic Agriculture in the Philippines!

OPTA's FACEBOOK Account!

Yes, OPTA is now wired with the famous FACEBOOK Account!

Check it out! OPTAPILIPINAS

More power to OPTA!

The first and the best Organic group in the Philippines! Since 1995...

OPTA's General Membership Meeting Assembly

The Annual general Membership Meeting Assembly of OPTA was held last May 24, 2010,

at La Mesa Eco-Park.

It was a great success!!!

Enjoy viewing the pictures of our event :)

Ms. Girlie Sarmiento & Mr. Ben Cancio at registration area

Arrival of members and registrations. Each one has been given an OPTA T-shirt, notebook and OPTA Join Us pin!

Ms. Mara Pardo de Tavera, OPTA president gives to its members her Annual President report.

The MISSION of OPTA is a great challenge to the Philippine Organic industry.

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Then... its lunch time!!!

We had great organic & natural foods from OPTA's members cooked by Chef Myke!

Delicious lunch!

Smile ladies & gentlemen!

Then, the most serious part... Counting of votes...

Where's the PCOS??? he he he

Will announce very soon our new Board of Trustees 2010!!!

Hope to see you all next meeting!

OPTA Reps joint Senate Majority Leader Miguel Zubiri

A clipping from the Philippine Star... Enjoy reading :)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Attention to all members of OPTA. Please be advice of the following:

What: Annual General Membership Meeting of OPTA

When: May 24, 2010, Monday, at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Where: Multi-purpose Hall of the La Mesa Eco Park, Fairview, Quezon City.

For more details, please contact the following:

OPTA Corp. Secretary - Mr. Jay Corpuz at 0918-720-5923

OPTA Secretariat - Mr. Ben Cancio - 0927-470-3041

Your attendance will be highly appreciated. Please confirm now.

MARA's ORGANIC MARKET

Mara's Organic Market - M.O.M. is a weekend market happening every sunday at Legaspi Village, Makati City. Organized by OPTA President, Ms. Mara Pardo De Tavera. We are hoping to develop more MOM markets for people to shop their organic goodies :)

Shoppers will find Organic fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as organic rice form Kalinga, naturally grown free-range chicken and eggs, natural beauty products like scents and lots lots more.

WELCOME TO OPTA FAMILY

WE ARE CONSTRUCTING OUR SITE AT PRESENT

PLEASE BEAR WITH US...

THANK YOU... :)

All about Organic

OPTA is...

For anybody who believes in and practices the principle-centered life of integrity with a social conscience; That one is contributing towards a healthy community and believes in responsible stewardship to promote ecological balance through organic practices, these are the people we welcome in OPTA. In essence, OPTA practices the basic principles of organic agriculture consisting of health, ecology, fairness and care.

Why join OPTA?

Organic farmers, producers, processors, and dealers can join as Trade members with voting rights. We need to work together, share our experience and expertise, build networks, market our produce and promote the integrity or producers. This we can achieve by policing our ranks so that we can provide the highest exacting standards and quality for organically grown produce for the benefit of our consumers.

On the other hand, the consumers, academe, civil society and every one supportive of the organic movement can join as Associate Member with non-voting rights. By being part of OPTA and supporting its cause, we will get to know organic farmers, build relationships with producers of our food, and eventually gain for ourselves the quality, safety and taste of what we consume.

OPTA - The Organic Trend in the Philippines

OPTA Board of Directors 2008

From left to right: Ms. Tina Morados; Manny Onlan; Cristy Factor (OPTA's secretary); Jay Corpuz; Tony de Castro; Rudy Carticiano; Agerico Valdez; Lina Tan; Mara Pardo de Tavera; and Pabs Villegas.

O.P.T.A.-Philippines

Welcome to OPTA.

Organic Producer Trade Association, Philippines.

SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

PLEASE BEAR WITH US.