Roberto Sebastian

Background

Sebastian was born in Manila, Philippines.

Career

He was once a staunch figure in the Philippine banana industry which opened him the opportunity to serve in the Philippine government. He started out with the Philippine Packing Corporation (PPC) and moved to manage the Marsman (MEPI) banana plantations from 1976 to 1992 and from 1996 to 2002 and was the company"s president and Chief Executive Officer.

In 1992, President Fidel V. Ramos picked Sebastian as Department of Agriculture chief who introduced the Key Production Approach (KPA) which became the basis in the formulation of the Medium-Term Agricultural Development Plan (MTADP).

The MTADP laid down the foundation for the ascension of the Philippine agriculture to meet the challenge of competing globally.

Sebastian served the Philippine Department of Agriculture from 1992 to 1996. Thereafter, from 1996 to 1997 Mr.

Sebastian served as the country’s Special Envoy for Agriculture to the World Trade Organization. Sebastian died on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the age of 68 due to a massive heart attack.

His remains lie in state at the Heritage Park in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City until Wednesday, July 25, and will be flown to Davao City on Thursday, July 26.

We do share their grief, and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with them as they gradually overcome this moment of grief,” Alcala said in a statement.

Membership

He also served as president of various industry groups like the Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA), Confederation of Philippine Exporters Foundation, Incorporated. in Region 11 and Samahang Magsasaging ng Davao, Incorporated. He was also a member of the Philippine Business for Social Progress, Davao City Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated. and Rotary Club of Davao.

Connections

friends:

J. Alcala