The newly appointed Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture –Caraga, Engr. Ricardo M. Oñate Jr., together with Engr. Rene Q. Morales, RAED Chief and Mr. Alvin C. Asuncion, Agriculturist II, paid courtesy visits to the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur, headed by Governor Johnny T. Pimentel, and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist with Provincial Agriculturist Mr. Esmeraldo S. Raymundo on January 16, 2026. The visit served as a venue to discuss key concerns and program updates, reinforcing collaboration, partnership, and a shared commitment to quality public service in the agriculture sector.