PHILIPPINES, June 25, 2021 – FMC Corporation today announced that it has completed the recruitment of its
own local field force in the Philippines, bringing almost 130 full time employees onboard.
FMC has worked with third-party agents in the Philippines since 2012 to reach and engage farmers, retailers
and distributors. In 2020, the company decided to bring on board the third-party field force directly as full
time employees. FMC’s decision affirms its commitment to Philippines’ agriculture sector as well as its
growing investment in the country.
Country Manager for FMC Philippines Veronica Tiburcio said, “As a company, we are committed to delivering
innovative crop protection solutions to our customers and having a positive impact on the farming
communities that we serve. Having an in-house field force, with in-depth knowledge of the crop protection
industry and a strong understanding of customer needs, will be a real game changer for us. It will greatly
improve our business agility and operations, and allow us to further enhance our service to customers and the
farming community.”
FMC’s move to an in-house field force comes at a time when job security in the industry has been impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic. “We can now better manage training and development, and accelerate employee
growth by providing them the knowledge and skills they need to advise and support farmers, especially when
farmers are facing challenges from the ongoing pandemic,” Tiburcio added.
In addition to a commercial office, FMC also operates a rapidly growing shared service center in Manila which
supports the company’s global business.