A Guide to Practical Breeding Philippine Lemons, 2012 | Page 2

The Path
to a legend

I found the various stories behind the Philippine lemons -- the origin, the history, the future, as well as some myth.
But most of all I have come face to face with the living legends—the remarkable gentlemen that breed them.
From these master breeders, I gained deeper knowledge and wisdom that will
guide me as I go about with my journey, as breeder and writer, through the fascinating world of the lemons.
Moreover, from some of them,, I also got
beautiful specimen of the lemons to breed and behold.
My thanks to Mayor Juancho Aguirre, Mr.
Paeng Araneta, Mr. Lance de la Torre, Mr. Choy
Ampil and, Mr Joe Laureño for granting me interviews and lessons in the art of breeding and cocking.
And, to Mr. Mark Aguirre, (deceased 2010)
who since then, has become a friend and partner. As
well as to his buddy and fellow breeder Bobot Chua,
who had been very helpful in providing me practical
insight into the character of the lemons.
Of course, to my friend Glen Lim and to my
cocking partners Steve Sarmago and Raul Ebeo
Steve Sarmago, the author’s
for being with me through the trips and the treks to
friend and partner.
the cold mountains of Negros.