Assistant Director Herminigilda A. Gabertan of the DA-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) represented the Philippines at the 2025 International Symposium on Tropical Fruits (ISTF2025), held in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, from September 22 – 25, 2025.

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The ISTF2025 was organized by the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Northern Territory Government, Australia, and the symposium centered on the theme: “Advancing the Global Production and Trade of Minor Tropical Fruits for Sustainable Markets.”

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