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Reaching Out. Building Dreams. Changing Lives /ATI-CAR Narrative Report/June 2016 1
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ATI in the CORDILLERA
JUNE NARRATIVE REPORT
Highlights
I. Enhancing Access to Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Products and
Services
A. e-Extension
Table 1. Online Courses Administered
Online courses Enrollees Graduates Savouring the Green Brew: Arabica Coffee Production
5 3
Basic Beekeeping 23 19 Training Management 34 23 Total 62 45
B. Techno-Gabay Program
a. Established the FITS Centers of the following municipalities of Abra:
1. Sallapadan, Abra
2. Licuan-Baay, Abra
3. Daguioman, Abra 4. Tubo, Abra
5. Lagangilang, Abra
b. Endorsed the following FITS Centers to PhilMech for revitalization:
1. San Juan, Abra
2. Villaviciosa, Abra
c. Visited the following FITS Centers:
1. Paracelis, Mt. Province
2. Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
C. Knowledge Products Development, Reproduction and Dissemination
Documented and packaged two (2) success stories
The Cojoran Farm” A Place of Pulling”
Named after the owners, COJORAN stands for
Connie and Jeff Organically Responsive to Agriculture and
Nature. At present, the farm is an accredited Learning
Site (LS) for Good Agricultural Practices on Fruits and
Vegetables. It is a PhilGAP Certified Organic Farm.
As the term Cojoran literally means in Ibaloi, ‘a
pulling place’, the farm will continually evolve so that like
a magnetic force in the field, it will ‘pull’ or influence
others to go into good and safe farming practices. (a gist
of the story).
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Find Your Heart, Dream Big and Stay Inspired
It is said that inspirations in life are found by
looking at what is ahead of us but this humble guy found
his inspiration by looking back. This is a story of Mr.
Berto D. Bayeng who stands proud to be one of the 113
Agricultural Extension Workers (AEW) of the Province of
Benguet.
Mr. Bayeng currently serves as an Agricultural
Technologist (AT) and same time the designated FITS
Center Manager at the Office of the Municipal
Agriculturist (OMAg) of the Municipality of Itogon, Benguet.
Documented and packaged “Indigenous Agricultural Practices in the Cordilleras”
The Cordillera region is rich with indigenous agricultural practices. These have been
practiced by the Igorots way before the colonization of the Americans and the Japanese.
These practices endured and persisted through time and still being practiced today
which is a testament of its effectiveness.
Here are some of them:
a. Use of sunflower, weeds and native pig manure as fertilizer
These weeds, grasses, wild sunflowers and
animal manure especially from those which are fed
with plants when incorporated with the soil adds
organic matter to it which will eventually improve
the soil structure of the farm. This organic matter
will also hasten the rate of microbial activity and
helps in the conservation of the soil
productiveness. As mentioned earlier, the organic
matter may be maintained through application of
residues and animal manure.
b. Management of golden apple snail
Golden apple snail, popularly known as golden or
kuhol and locally known as ‘bisukol’ is one of the major
problems of the rice farmers in the Cordillera. Since they
prefer young and succulent plants, they can severely
dam-age newly transplanted rice by feeding on the
base part of the rice plant moving up to the upper
part. After the final harrow, the farmers pick the
‘bisukol’ out of the field to minimize their damage on
the rice plants. They are hand-picked but in some
areas where the ‘bisukol’ are too small and too many
other, farmers use botanical attractants such as sweet
potato vines, papaya & banana leaves
Developed video production of “Wood Vinegar Technology”
Distributed 5620 print knowledge products
Subscribed to 26 newspapers/magazines
Served 53 library clients
A man stamping the grasses on the field
Mother ‘bisukol’ lays its eggs on the rice plants
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D. School-on-the-Air on Good Agricultural Practices on Corn
Corn is an agricultural commodity in the Philippines with economic importance as a raw
material for food and feed industries. It is a commodity that provides an option for import
and export under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA). However, Good Agricultural
Practices (GAP) Compliance and Certification is an urgent process that needs to be
understood well by the farmers, community policy makers and other stakeholders in view of
the implementation of AFTA in 2015 and General Agreement on Tariffs & Trade-World
Organization (GATT-WTO) this year. Hence, this SOA in GAP Corn.
SOA is proven as an effective medium in extension that caters to clients without
affecting their working schedule and without requiring them to come in a classroom type of
learning. With only a radio at hand, a farmer can now learn at the comforts of his own place
with lesser expenses.
On June 23, 2016, Mr. Maximino Aromin, head of Information Services Section, had a
meeting with the representatives of selected municipalities for the implementation of the
program. They were Mr. Julius Casil of LGU-Luna, Apayao, Mr. Ferdinand Tuccat of LGU-
Alfonso Lista and Ms. Geraldine Dagadag of LGU-Lagawe and Mr. Rosendo Bunoan of Lamut,
Ifugao.
The meeting was concluded with the following agreements:
Review of the curriculum by ATI-CAR’s corn expert to determine points to
emphasize during airing.
Equal distribution of participants among the LGUs.
Enrollment of participants from other municipalities that can be reached by their radio station as long as they can monitor.
ATI-CAR to provide fund for snacks during monitoring meetings with participants
as the airtime is already free.
The next meeting was scheduled on July 14-15, 2016 with the SOA coordinators
included.
E. Communication and Advocacy
Made 350 RCM Calls
Developed briefing material of e-Extension
Conducted (4) radio airings at the SOA Sites: DWLT 105.3 FM, Radyo Kasaranay,
96.7 MHz-FM and 99.1 Radyo Kiphodan
Prepared and packaged the newsletter of Semester 1 (Volume VIII Issue No. 1)
F. Knowledge Systems Management (ICT Services)
Maintained 31 work stations (desktop computer units) which were regularly
checked to avoid loss of data and other pertinent document.
Undertaken 70 equipment maintenance
Undertaken three (3) equipment repairs
Maintained two (2) Local Area Network connections for easier access to services via
the internet.
Maintained 10 agriculture-related data and information.
Updated ATI-CAR’s website - www.ati.da.gov.ph/car.
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G. Capability Building for FITS Staff
Appreciation Course on the Applications and Functionalities of QGIS 2.8 and Global Positioning
System (GPS) in Project Mapping and Monitoring – June 29-July 1, 2016
The development of information and communication skills like the computer and
internet has paved the way for the development of other related useful technologies. Among
them are the Geographic Information System (GIS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Remote Sensing Technologies (RS). The GIS, GPS, and RS technologies have a lot of
potential uses in the agriculture and fishery extension. These could be used to determine
location of sampling sites, plot maps for use in the field, examine the distribution of soil
types in relation to yields and productivity, vegetable classification for predicting crop yield
or environmental impacts, modeling of surface water drainage patterns or tracking animal
migration patterns and others.
Assistant Training Center Director Myrna B. Sta. Maria opened the activity encouraging
the participants to enjoy and learn from the experts on this subject matter.
The participants were composed of 20 extension workers, six (6) ATI-CAR staff and four
(4) others. Dr. Lumbres encouraged the participants to share the very wonderful software, share data and information like research results. If there is sharing of data, gumaganda ang
GIS natin.
Mr. Maximino Aromin, ISS Chief of ATI-CAR, concluded the activity expressing that,
"Since you acknowledge that with great power comes great responsibilities, since
knowledge is power, and since you have gained knowledge from this training, therefore
you have greater responsibilities ahead of you to share and lalo pang pagyamanin ang
inyong napag-aralan. We, in the ATI is committed to provide continuous capability building
to the FITS Staff."
The resource persons Dr. Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres and Dr. Marissa R. Parao were rated
excellent and very satisfactory, respectively. The activity was rated 4.43 equivalent to very
satisfactory.
Total cost incurred was 102,658.72 pesos.
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II. Strengthening Competitiveness and Capacities of the Agriculture and
Fisheries Sector
A. Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities
REGULAR PROGRAM
Training on Cassava and Soybean production and processing for the farmers of Conner,
Apayao in Support to GAD @ Caglayan, Conner, Apayao
Cassava and soybeans are two of the
important agricultural crops in the Philippines.
These crops can be used as food and ingredients
for feeds. Having warm climate, cassava and
soybeans can be easily grown in Conner, Apayao.
Being able to produce these crops, they can also
process them and make an enterprise out of it.
Hence, this training.
From May 30-June 3, 2016, two (2) batches of
this training was simultaneously conducted for the
farmers of Conner, Apayao. A total of 92 farmers
composed of 66 female and 26 male completed
this on-site training.
The four resource persons of the two (2) batches were given the following ratings
Batch 1
Ms. Kristin Mei Kayat – 4.32 – Very Satisfactory
Mr. Nestor Humiwat – 4.61 – Excellent
Mr. Danilo Barwelo – 4.35 – Very Satisfactory
Mr. Cyril Catilling – 4.54 – Excellent
Batch 2
Ms. Kristin Mei Kayat – 4.49 – Very Satisfactory
Mr. Ronan M. Soriano – 4.52 – Excellent
Ms. Joana Balagso – 4.40 – Very Satisfactory
Mr. Nestor Humiwat – 4.74 – Excellent
Ms. Corazon P. Gasmeña, Municipal Agriculturist Officer of Conner, Apayao encouraged
the participants of Batch 1 to join organizations in their municipality because it is through
this organizations that the LGU provide livelihood assistance. Further, they are requesting
for training on cacao production and processing because the municipality produces a lot but
they lack skills in processing them.
"Ammu yu kakabsat, maysa nak nga teacher, ngem ummay nak ditoy training nga daytoy
tapnu ti kasta ket maamuwak dagiti baru nga technology maipanggep iti cassava ken soybean
production. Agyaman nak unay ta adu iti naadal ku iti daytoy nga training. Adu iti maisurok
kadagitay estudyante mi ijay school. Ket isurok met dagitoy kakadwak nga teacher
maipanggep iti daytoy soybean ken cassava processing tapnu ti kasta ket awanen iti aglaku iti
junk foods ijay school ta ngamin ammu tayo met kakabsat nga haan a nasayaat ti pagbanagan
dagiti ubbing nu junk foods ti kanen da. Thank you sa Agricultural Training Institute for
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extending your programs in food processing, sapay kuma ta agsubli kayun tu pay nga
mangisuro kadakami. - Mr. Sadere Lucero, teacher from Caglayan, Conner, Apayao.
Overall, batch 1 and batch 2 were rated 4.47 and 4.27, respectively. Both figures were
equivalent to very satisfactory rating.
The total costs incurred in the conduct of the two batches were 123,466.96 pesos.
Empowering Women: Training on Food Processing (Organic Vegetable and Soybean) and
Food Preservation for RICs of Benguet (GAD-Related)-June 28-30, 2016 @ ATI-CAR (2 Batches)
A total of 68 RICs of Benguet were trained on food processing and preservation. They all
participated with great enthusiasm as the demonstrations and lectures were made.
Ms. Norma P. Banania encouraged the participants by saying, "Do not rely on us, rely on
yourself. Keep yourself busy at home and also involve your children. The market is so wide
and you are needed there. You should be ahead in processing organic products. As women,
you are there to protect your family. Endure the sacrifice because you are there to
protect your family. And also, in your organization, work as a team".
Also, Mr. Nestor C. Humiwat emphasized that, "We are here to make a difference. To
prepare healthy food for our family. Let us advocate soybean processing".
As part of the training, the participants shared their learning insights and impressions of
the training. Here are some of them:
"Idi naki-join ak ti RIC, ditoyak met nga na-involve t training. Through the RIC, adu iti
naad-adal ko. We will really impart this training to our co-members of our RIC. With this
training, nag-ka-idea ak iti alternative source of income. For us, we are processing
strawberries ngem nu haan nga season ti strawberry awan iti iprocess mi. With this training,
we can process other products. Thank you for the organizers of this training" - Teresa Tino -
RIC-La Trinidad
"Uray nu ammu tau gayam nga agprocess nu awan iti GMP ket awan metlang iti serbi na.
Kayat tayu amin nga nasalun-at koma iti komunidad nga serserbi-an tayu. Dagitoy ket haan
lang nga pangbusiness ngem nangnangruna py ketdi koma nga para iti nasalun-at nga
pamilya tau". - Diana Belino - RIC-Kapangan
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"Costing is very important in business for us to know our expenses and also our gain.
Also in marketing, do not think that there is no market, we have our feet for us to use to
strategize. Let us endure and be patient." - Gabriela Mongen- RIC-Itogon
Training Center Director Arlene L. Flores closed the activity saying, "I am happy to see
that this hall is full with Benguet people. We want you to get out of your shell. Our
upbringings have positive and negative impacts. On the negative side, we are
"individualistic". These are the things we want to change. Training is one way to expose
you and mainstream ourselves as the minority groups. We oftentimes speak out "adu la
amin" (whatever). But if we say that, we do not want to be taught. With this training, I am
happy to see your faces in the photos projected that you were curious of how things were
being done and we are not just there in the corners. I hope, time will come those words "adu
la amin" will be gone. As RICs, please continue to be active. We want this to be our banner
program. We are depending on you as our banner program success. Please continue to apply
what you already have.
Per evaluation, the activity and the three Resource Persons were given the following
ratings:
Resource Persons
Batch 1 Batch 2
Average
Rating
Descriptive
Equivalent
Average
Rating
Descriptive
Equivalent
Mr. Nestor Humiwat 4.610 Excellent 4.107 Very Satisfactory
Ms. Norma Banania 4.657 Excellent 4.494 Very Satisfactory
Ms. Cristine Esnara 4.384 Very Satisfactory 3.979 Very Satisfactory
Overall Training 4.162 Very Satisfactory 4.523 Excellent
Total cost incurred for the successful conduct of the trainings were 130,384.06 pesos.
Training on Banana and Pineapple Processing and Packaging for the Farmers of the 4th-6th
Class Municipalities of Apayao-June 26-28, 2016 (2 Batches)
Training on food processing is one of the key solutions to help our farmers improve
their farm business. It prolongs the lifespan of the products and gives the farmer an
opportunity to wait for a better price. It improves product quality; and with better quality
commands higher demand and price.
Apayao is one of the main producer
of pineapple and banana. These products are
merely being sold as whole fruit because the
farmers lack technical skills in processing.
To meet this need, this training was
organized to provide them necessary
knowledge and skills in processing and
preservation to increase their profitability,
thereby help increase their economic status.
For the month. Two (2) batches of
this training provided knowledge and skills
to a total of 81 participants composed of 74
students of Pudtol Vocational School and seven (7) farmers.
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The Local Government Unit of Pudtol, Apayao was very thankful to ATI for conducting
the training at their place. Mr. Ricarte Domingo, former Sanggunian Bayan Member, and Mr.
Loreto Pascua, former Vice Mayor who came during the closing program encouraged
everyone to put their learning into practice. They encouraged the students to prepare
their own snacks rather than buying junk foods and soft drinks to support the program of
DepEd that healthy foods shall only be sold in the schools. To the parents, they can process
reject produce so as not to be wasted. They can start small enterprise then expand in the
future.
"Be confident to share your talent. Thank you mam Kristin and sir Melchor sa tiyaga
niyong nagturo sa amin. Gagamitin po namin ito upang maging successful at sana po ay
ipagpatuloy niyo ang magbigay inspirasyon sa amin pati na din sa iba pang mga kabataan. -
Glaiza Mae Donglawen, Student, Cabatacan, Pudtol, Apayao
“This training is a great opportunity to us students so that we will be prepared to face
challenges, to stand and help ourselves and our parents. Later on we will be independent,
thus, we must take all opportunities to achieve our dreams. - Ruben Alvior, Student,Marag,
Luna, Apayao
Per evaluation, the activity and the Resource Persons were given the following ratings:
Resource Persons
Batch 1 Batch 2
Average
Rating
Descriptive
Equivalent
Average
Rating
Descriptive
Equivalent
Ms. Kristine Mei Kayat 4.74 Excellent 4.82 Excellent
Mr. Melchor Lumiked 4.73 Excellent 4.88 Excellent
Overall Training 4.51 Excellent 4.71 Excellent
The total cost incurred in the successful conduct of the on –site training was 72,047.50
pesos.
Training on Cassava and Banana with Fruit Wine Processing for Farmers of Sta. Marcela,
Apayao (4th -6th Class Municipality) – June 28-30, 2016
Sta. Marcela, Apayao is a 4th class municipality of Apayao wherein majority of its
population depend on agriculture as its source of livelihood and income.
With this, 21 farmers and two (2) extension workers were fortunate to be trained.
“We admit that we belong to the poorest municipalities but we hope that this training
would help our community to generate livelihood and additional source of income for our
constituents. Thus, improving our living status. Thank you ATI for reaching us here through
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your programs. Our mayor is very supportive when it comes to livelihood programs for our
community. We hope for more of the trainings to be conducted here."- Ms. Delia Cuecaco,
Municipal Agriculturist
Ms. Esther Botangen, the resource person shared that cooking needs passion. We will
never produce good fruit or best recipes without our passion. She was rated 4. 51 for doing
an excellent job. Overall, the activity was rated 4.59 or excellent.
The activity cost was 53872.61pesos.
Livelihood Enhancement for Poorest Municipalities: Training on Cassava and Banana with
Fruit Wine Processing for Farmers of Sta. Marcela and Flora, Apayao – June 28-30, 2016
Cassava and banana are one of the
dominant permanent crops in the Cordillera (PSA,
2004) particularly in the province of Apayao.
Normally, these are being sold as fresh at the
market. Unfortunately, farmers continue to
experience great loss of due to poor post-harvest
handling and transportation.
As a support to these municipalities, it is
then good to equip the farmers with necessary
knowledge and skills in product value adding. Further, to encourage them venture on
enterprises as other source of income.
There were 30 farmers composed of 26 women and four (4) men who eagerly
participated in processing various cassava products.
There resource person Ms. Esther Botangen encouraged the participants to try to
explore and make innovations on the processing/cooking your products and not only dwell
on what she have taught. She pointed out the seven benefits of processing:
1. prolongs product life
2. reduces toxic content of the product
3. gives additional employment and income
4. adds value to the product
5. can be done anytime-during the night or day
6. increases consumption on the products as substitute for rice thus reducing
consumption of rice
7. improves appearance and presentation that convince more buyers
The training was supported by the LGU-Sta. Marcela.
The mayor Hon. Rolly Guiang himself came and delivered
his message saying that, “Great things start from small
beginnings. What you will learn from this training should
be applied in your home so that our government resources
will not be wasted. We want to promote and showcase our
products during our festival that we should make
innovations on them so that we could increase the value of
our products attract more markets. We should be serving
foods with nutritional value to our children using our own
products and discourage them from eating junk foods like
"chichiria". You need to organize yourselves and the LGU is
willing to provide assistance to your processing equipment
and materials needed for your livelihood or income source.
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Overall, the activity and resource person were rated 4.54 and 4.72, respectively which
are equivalent to excellent.
An amount of 53, 526.43 pesos was utilized for the training.
RICE PROGRAM
Technical Briefing on Rice Crop Manager and ICT-Based Tools for Rice Production for
Paracelis, Mt. Province Batch 1 and 2-June 7 and 8, 2016 @ Amangyen Multi-Purpose Hall,
Poblacion, Paracelis, Mt. Province
In a joint meeting of DA-RFO-CAR and ATI-CAR in August 2015, the group agreed that
ATI-CAR will handle basic training on RCM use and RCM briefings both for AEWs, Local
Farmer Technicians and farmers.
For the month, an additional two (2) batches of RCM briefings were conducted for the
farmers of Mt. Province. These was made possible through the active involvement of the
Municipal Agriculture Office headed by Ms. Eusebia A. Balocnit.
A total of 154 rice farmers were oriented. Also, 149 recommendations were made.
During the closing program, some of them made a notable insights. Among them are the
following.
The ICT-based Tools is the foremost thing I appreciated in this activity, these services
indeed exist but I did not know it. I am thankful for this activity because it was able to share
something that is for our welfare as farmers. I would just like to suggest extending the time
allotted because the duration of this activity is not enough. Even the one who presented the
e-Extension seem to be in a hurry explaining to us what is e-learning, e-trading and e-
farming. Though I know how to use the internet it is only now that I got informed about
these services for us which is called the e-Extension. Thank you very much to the team from
ATI--CAR who shared these to us. - Mr. Alfredo Alit, Butigue Irrigators Association
Thank you because you were able to share something to us. The impression of one of
my co-participant is indeed true that is why we are very much thankful because though our
speakers came from afar they still came. We thank our government because it sent people
who shared some ways of increasing our yield. We even have a bonus from them which is
this ICT-based Tools, these services indeed exist. Through cellphones and internet we can
learn and that is pleasing to us since we do not need to travel and spend for our fares just to
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inquire at the office of the Municipal Agriculturist. The concept of the e-trading is very nice
since we can sell our products directly thus we obtain (more) profit. Again, we thank you for delivering these services to us. - Patrick Lapon, Rice Farmer
These briefings were rated very satisfactory.
A total of 66,095.23 pesos was spent for the briefings.
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
Training on Farm Business Planning in Support to Organic Agriculture for Organic
Agriculture Focal Persons of CAR – June 20-24, 2016 @ ATI-CAR
A total of 24 organizations are currently enrolled in the Organic Agriculture Internal
Control System (OA-ICS). Out of these, 10 organizations are already endorsed to DA-regional field office for pre-inspection and finally for third party certification. However, in the
conduct of the various phases of the OA-ICS, training on business planning and record
keeping is frequently requested by members of the organizations. Accordingly, this will
enable them to make a doable plan, likewise their organization’s record management will be
strengthened and enhanced.
Thus, the training was organized
for the OA focal persons so they could
effectively and skillfully assist these
organizations towards their success.
As an output, 44 extension workers
were able to complete.
Most of the participants made a
notable remarks and insights on the
training.
"Business Planning is really what
is needed now in our programs. You
know, our clients come and ask me to assist them or prepare business plan
for them. Mejo agkatawa ak nga
ilemmeng ko ta haan ko met maibaga nga haan ko amu. So mabaybay-an dagijy farmers tau.
Imbag ta adda daytoy nga training ta isu met iti isuro. Through this training, I can have
something to teach to our farmers. I know you also have the same thinking. We cannot
perfect at the moment but we can perfect as we practice it. Thank you to our speakers for
seeing what we cannot see and shared everything to us. Be prepared when entering the world of business. Collect all data needed so you have something to start with”. - Hubert
Patang-I, AT, Tinglayan-Kalinga
"In relation to business plan, I have learned a lot with the parable of the talent shared by
Sir Ed. In anything we do, there should always be a plan. Consider "where am I now and where do I want to go and how to get there."- Tessie Guevarra, AT-OPAg-Benguet
The Center’s Extension Service Provider headed by Dir. Edmund B. Benavidez and
Marketing Officer Ms. Amelia A. Gas-ib dynamically directed the training. As reward to their effort, the participants rated them EXCELLENT.
"First of all, we thank the Lord for this opportunity and to ATI for us to meet each other.
You are all survivors. May I borrow ung statement of Ma’am Myrna that you are "katulungan
iti ATI," that summarizes your efforts and sacrifices. We are seeing things that are yet
unseen. May you go back not only to empower our farmers but really to be an agent of
change because it's coming. As you move forward and meet your clients, we pray that the
Lord will always be with you."- Dir. Edmund Benavidez, SLU-EISSIEF
A total of 122,883.40 pesos was the cost incurred for the fruitful conduct of the training.
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Training in Support to Organic Agriculture-Internal Control System (OA-ICS Phase 1) for
Luna, Apayao Organic Practitioners Association (LAOPA)-June 28-30, 2016 @ Borromeo's Residence Tourist Inn, San Isidro Sur, Luna, Apayao
The installation of ICS for small holder group has the following advantages:
Improved product quality Ready access technical advise Information exchange Stimulation of Local government Enables producer to participate in the global organic market, implement
environmentally safe and sustainable production and develop good management practices.
With this, another
organization from Luna, Apayao
went through OA-ICS Phase 1. This
is the LAOPA composed of 34
farmers and three (3) extension
workers.
Mr. Charlie C. Sagudan, OA
focal person ATI-CAR emphasized
to the organization that the OA-ICS
program they are about to
participate is their legacy to the
future generations of their
municipality, because as stated in
the book of genesis, this land was
God given and we should take
good care of it so the rest of the
generations will have something to
plant. Furthermore it also mention about good stewardship of the land, and by practicing
organic farming you are showing and implementing good stewardship".
During the closing program, Provincial Agriculturist Mr. Prudencio Bosing of Apayao
and Municipal Agriculturist Mr. Florencio Agustin of Luna expressed their desire to fully
support the endeavors of the organization especially on their goal to be third party certified.
Overall, activity and resource person were rated very satisfactory.
The total cost incurred was 49,609.24 pesos.
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HVCD
Training Course on Quality and Safety Management (HACCP, SSOP, GMP/GHP) of Fruits
and Vegetables cum Gender and Development for AEWs of CAR
Vegetables and fruits are often thought as healthy and nutritious food. However, recent
foodborne illness outbreaks have been traced from fresh vegetables and juices in most countries. Thus, the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP) was
developed. This is a point, step or procedure in a food manufacturing process at which
control can be applied and as a result, food safety hazards can be prevented, eliminated or
reduced to an acceptable level. It performs a detailed analysis of the whole production
system to identify physical, chemical and biological hazards.
The region being one of the major producers of fruits and vegetables in the country
must be aware of these fresh produce safety laws, potential sources of food contamination,
production of quality crops, proper post-harvest handling and quality maintenance, and
various quality assurance.
With this, 45 AEWs completed this training to fully understand the system before
delineating it to the farmers.
Integrated in the training was a lecture on gender sensitivity for them to appreciate the
role of gender in the realm of agriculture.
“This training conducted by ATI has great impact to our work at Benguet AgriPinoy Trading Center. The Food Safety Act Law was an eye opener to us. It made us aware of the
delineation of tasks on Food Safety It made us confident to pursue and impose food safety
rules and regulations in the trading center.” - Mr. Jefferson Belino, staff, BAPTC
Overall, activity and the four (4) resource persons were rated very satisfactory.
The total cost incurred was 103,243.40 pesos.
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CORN AND CASSAVA PROGRAM
Training Course on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Corn Farmer Organizations in CAR
The ASEAN Free Trade and Agreement (AFTA) and General Agreement on Tariffs &
World-Trade Organization (GATT-WTO) were two agreements among countries of which
the Philippines is a member. These agreements provide equal and wider opportunities but it
is not the mere removal of import taxes because it requires the guarantee system called GAP Compliance Certificate to ensure food safety and quality.
There is a need to continuously educate and convince the farmer organizations to get certified under GAP so they compete their produce locally and globally.
With this, 13 farmers of Kalinga,
seven (7) extension workers and two (2)
SUC representatives were trained on this
as the province is one of the corn
producer of the region.
Generally, the participants said that
the GAP requirements are attainable but cannot be accomplished in a short span
of time. However, some participants
signified their interest to file pre-GAP
application for initial assessment.
Mr. Edwin Dicksen and Mr.
Alexander Bayachan did a very
satisfactory performance in delivering their topics as rated by the participants. Overall, the
activity is a very satisfactory one.
An amount of 58, 986.25 was incurred in the conduct of the on-site training.
Training on Installation of Internal Control System on GAP-Corn (3 Batches)
TOT on the ICS on GAP-Corn for Group Certification for AEWs of CAR Phase 1-May 29-31, 2016 @ ATI-CAR
TOT on the ICS on GAP-Corn for Group Certification for AEWs of CAR, Phase 2-June 1-3, 2016 @ ATI-CAR
Training on GAP-ICS Phases 1 for Corn Farmer Organizations in CAR(additional batch)-June 23-24, 2016 @ Tabuk, Kalinga
Various organizations and
associations of farmer-producers within the region are engaged in
production and processing of fresh
produce has to come up with their
own Internal Control System (ICS) to
have better access to local and global
markets.
To facilitate these various
organizations, these trainings were
organized for the Agricultural
Extension Workers of the region so
that they will be the one to assist
interested corn farmer organizations
in their areas of coverage in coming up with their internal control system (ICS) as
requirement of group certification.
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Group certification is an approach that facilitates access of smallholders to Good
Agricultural Practices (GAP) Compliance and Certification. An ICS is a part of a documented quality assurance system that allows National GAP Certification body to delegate the
periodic inspection of individual group members. The rationale of the ICS is to set up the
group and its’ rules, the regulations can be simplified to an extent that even illiterate
farmers are clear on the rules they must follow, and the data they must keep. Also, this is to
bring down the cost of Certification to smallholders by establishing a group that will do the
monitoring itself so that the certifier’s job is to make sure the group’s processes and data are
working well.
Group certification is offered to
farm units which are mainly managed by family members, there is
homogeneity of members in terms of
geographical location, production
system, size of the land holdings and common marketing system. No
maximum amount spent per hectare
per farmer is set. Minimum size of the
group must be large enough to sustain a
viable ICS. Practical guideline is a
minimum of 30-50 smallholders but no
fix minimum number and it depends on
the situation. Likewise, maximum size
of the group depends on structure capacity and communication, and is an element in the risk
assessment.
Table below shows the overall activity and resource persons’ rating.
Resource Persons TOT-ICS Phase 1 & 2 ICS for Farm Org
Noelito Villa 4.16 Very Satisfactory Edwin Dicksen 4.33 Very Satisfactory 4.15 Alexander Bayachan 4.20 Very Satisfactory Overall Activity 4.35 Very Satisfactory 4.02 Very Satisfactory
A total of 112,954.13 pesos was utilized for the conduct of the three (3) trainings.
Training on Sustainable Corn Production for Sloping Areas (SCoPSA) for AEWs and
Farmer-Leaders of CAR-June 27-30, 2016 @ Bontoc Central, Mountain Province
SCoPSA technology was imparted to12 extension workers and 12 farmer leaders of Mt.
Province, Apayao and Kalinga.
Resource person Ms. Remy P. Balliyao, AT/Provincial Corn Coordinator of OAS-Kalinga,
shared to the participants her experiences on corn production by stating that "personally I
am a corn producer and I know the hardships, financial incapacities and limitations in
procuring seeds and farm inputs, most especially during calamities like heavy typhoons. But
despite these circumstances, I always entrust to God all my activities and service to the
clients and it's worth rewarding".
“Our farmers should be educated on sloping agricultural technologies to help conserve
our vanishing forest resources due to “kaingin” or slash-and-burn practices of the upland
dwellers". - Ms. Mary Jane S. Tumapang, Assisstant Provincial Agriculturist of OPAG-Mt.
Province
Mr. Tomas Bandao, Farmer-Leader of Bauko, Mt. Province said during the closing
program that "SALT is adoptable in the Cordillera because of the sloping terrain in most of
the municipalities".
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Also, according to Mr. Bandao "due to slash-and-burn practice of the upland farmers,
soil erosion, landslide, surface run-off is very rampant in the Region". "I came to realize during the training that there are many technologies that can be adopted and implemented
at the farmers’ level if only we will follow the recommended technologies". Also, "it's time
for us to adopt the trends of globalization by applying for GAP certification because of the
ASEAN Integration.
Ms. Teresa Patang-I, Farmer-Leader of Belong, Tinglayan, Kalinga stated that "I
appreciated this training because the objective of SCoPSA or SALT regarding soil
conservation and sustenance of soil fertility is a good project that can be implemented by
the farmers in our municipality". However, she added that "I hope the LGU will support this
kind of project by providing assistance like seeds or planting materials of the tree species for hedgerows since these are imported".
The Resource Persons were given the following ratings:
Edwin Dicksen – 4.33 – Very Satisfactory
Mary Frances Buanzi – 4.20 - Very Satisfactory
Remy Balliyao – 4.22 - Very Satisfactory
Overall, the activity was rated 4.21 or very satisfactory utilizing a total cost of 100,329
pesos.
LIVESTOCK
Training on Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) to Livestock Coordinators of CAR
with Animal Production NC II (swine)-June 7-10, 2016 @ ATI-CAR
Good Animal Husbandry Certification (GHAP) may not be so much applicable here in CAR because almost 90% of our raisers are backyard raisers. However we are giving you
this training ta nu ada met agdamag kinyayo ah ket amu tayo ti isungsungbat tayo. Maysa pay
dagitoy principles ti GAHP ket mabalin met nga iaramid ijy taraken tayo even without the
certification. Another concern is this food safety, ta datayo metlang met mang consume ijay
da taraken tayo why not practice the principles of food safety for our own sake. Daytoy NC
tayo ti Animal Production, is in response kadagiti request tayo and as part of our continuous
capability building that we may be able to become competitive to our ASEAN neighbors especially this ASEAN integration, so hopefully we all passed the assessment. – Opening
message of Mr. Cristino E. Balancio, Sr. Agriculturist/Head PASS, ATI-CAR
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"Food Safety is one of our major concerns here as we part in the primary production and
post-harvest stages of food supply chain. In practicing GAHP we are not just thinking of our profit but we are protecting our consumers." - Ms. Katrina Maminta, Science Research
Specialist II, DA-BAFS-CO
"Animals are just like us, they have feelings, they could feel our love and they love us
back in return, so we have to treat them just like they are one of us." -Dr. Marietta Blanco,
Agricultural Technician II, DA-RFO
CAR
Completing this training were 33
agricultural extension workers and
seven (7) SUC representatives. With a
62% average learning increment, it
implies that the training made a
significant increase in the knowledge
of the participants regarding the topics
on GHAP.
As well, the official participants
plus (5) walk-in clients undergone
hands-on, interview and examination
for their Animal Production NC II on
Swine. Gladly, all of them passed the
assessment.
There seven (7) invited resource speakers were given the following ratings:
1. Edward Buraga – 3.63 – Very Satisfactory 2. Mary Arnel D. Garcia – 4.15 – Very Satisfactory 3. Rhitzel Palima – 3.93 – Very Satisfactory 4. Katrina Maminta – 3.75 – Very Satisfactory 5. Dr. Francis Dimalanta – 3.74 – Very Satisfactory 6. Marietta Blanco – 3.93 – Very Satisfactory 7. Rodolfo Tiwaquen – 4.08 – Very Satisfactory
Overall, the activity was rated 3.93 or a very satisfactory one. An amount of 147,839.80
pesos was utilized for the successful conduct of the training.
Farmer Livestock School on Goat Enterprise Management for Farmers of Posnaan,
Aguinaldo, Ifugao
The municipality of Aguinaldo has a great potential for agricultural development due to
its wide land area and temperate climatic condition that is suitable for crops and livestock
production thus most household raise animals for food and for cash. Hence, this training was
proposed to ATI-CAR and was duly approved by the management.
Through this season long training, the 26 enrolled participants farmers will learn the
technology of goat raising from the Basket of Technology Options (BOT). They will through
discovery method to ensure that the animal will not only survive but also proliferate.
Maintaining healthy environment and bio security: a
hands-on exercises in Animal Production
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RBO
Training on Root Crops and Saba Banana Production and Processing for Indigenous
People’s Organization Leaders and Members of CAR-June 21-23, 2016 @ ATI-CAR; NPRCRTC-
BSU; Kadassan Farm and Alilis Farm, Tuba Benguet
Consumption of root
crops and saba banana is being promoted to help
attain food self-sufficiency
considering that these have minimal cost of production
and affordable majority
Filipinos. However, in times
of increased production,
these crops when not
consumed instantly are
being spoiled.
The most logical way to
address the problem is to process these crops to
preserve and increase the value. In turn, these processed products will not only for family
consumption but for additional income. Thus, job opportunities are being created and it even enhances the capability of the farmers especially the IPs to become entrepreneurs.
These training was completed by 29 IPs and one (1) representative from the regional
office of the National Commission on Indigenous People as the activity was coordinated to
their office. First day was a farm visit to Justo Organic Taro Farm, Dalupirip, Itogon; Kadassan Farms, and Alilis Taro Farm both located at Tuba. The remaining two days were
allotted for root crops and saba banana processing at Northern Philippines Rootcrops
Research and Training Center, Benguet State University (NPRRTC, BSU).
A 56% learning increment implies that the training made remarkable increase in the
knowledge and skills of the participants.
“Dakkel nga tulong ti ATI-CAR ta inikkan dakami ti gundaway nga agadal. Naamoan mi
nga adu ti benepisyo naited ti rootcrops ken banana para makatulong ti pamilya ken
comunidad mi. Iyawis ko kadaguti padak nga participants nga isuro tayo ti kabarangay tayo
dagiti naadal tayo nga agprocess tapno saan nga masayang dagiti sobra nga product tayo”. -
Marilyn Panagan, IP from Namatec, Sabangan, Mt. Province
The seven (7) resource persons with their rating:
Joyce Mamao – 4.33 – Very Satisfactory
Esther Botangen – 4.29 - Very Satisfactory
Sonia Loquitan – 3.66 - Very Satisfactory
Milagrosa Justo – 3.60 - Very Satisfactory
Elisia Alilis – 3.76 - Very Satisfactory
Chynthia Kiswa – 4.22 - Very Satisfactory
Cristino E. Balncio – 4.50 – Excellent
Overall, the activity was rated 4.14 or very satisfactory. A total of 111,644.60 pesos was the cost incurred in the training.
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III. Expanding Partnerships in Advancing Excellence in Agriculture and
Fisheries Extension Delivery
A. Partnership Development
IV. Scaling-Up Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Innovations
El Xaris Farm: The Sole Organic Agriculture-Learning Site of Apayao
El Xaris Farm was recommended to ATI-
CAR by the Local Government Unit of Conner,
Apayao. It was set-up as Learning Site (LS) on
organic fruit trees and vegetables since he
does not use chemical fertilizers and
pesticides. The farm is owned and operated by
Engr. Joseph Eming and family. With them is a
relative working as farm helper that they
monthly.
El Xaris Farm is willing to utilize their 3
hectares planted with various fruit trees and
vegetables as LS and practicum area. The
family house is accessible by any vehicle while
the farm which is located in a hill can be
reached in 10 to 15 minutes’ walk.
Engr. Eming practices grafting, bending
and pruning in the farm. He also wants to
integrate honeybees to further pollinate the fruit trees. He is very articulate in explaining his
farm operations and can entertain people well. He and his family expressed their willingness
to share their practices and technologies to other interested individuals especially to the
community where they belong.
He acknowledged the need for construction of holding area, packing area, comfort room
and wash room. He further appreciated the importance of 5's which he is willing to apply on
his farm.
Barangobong Farm: Upgrading of Livestock Component
Barangobong Farm is located at Lusuac, Peñarrubia Abra. It was accredited as Organic
Agriculture (OA) Learning Site by ATI-CAR last 2015. It consists of 2.6 hectares wherein one hectare is devoted to OA while other parts are devoted to fruit trees, livestock and fishery.
The farm has an existing 25 stocks (combination of upgrade and native does) and poultry
(duck, turkey and chicken).
An upgrading support given to him was an additional stock of purebreed boer buck to
further improve the does and an anglo nubian buck to upgrade the native stocks. The farm
was also provided with water impounding system to address the scarcity of water that the farm is suffering from especially during summer.
Bending technology practiced by the farm on
the different fruit trees for easy management
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V. Strengthening Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Stakeholders
Capacity in Climate Change Adaptations and Readiness
A. Capacity Building Activities
Orientation and Workshop on Community-based Adaptation in Agriculture for Focal Person in Organic Agriculture in CAR-June 14-15, 2016 @ ATI-CAR
The training aimed to address
farmers’ vulnerability to climate
change by enhancing the capacities
of local stakeholders and improve
their local coping mechanisms and
adaptive capacity to climate
impacts. There were 18 extension
workers who actively participated.
Using municipal maps in
identifying potential climate
vulnerabilities and hazards is a
simple tool yet useful in
understanding climate change
adaptation options strategies to
address perceived negative impacts of climate change. - Mr. Rony V. Carlos, Agricultural
Technologist of LGU- Sablan, Benguet
Dr. Carlito Laurean, the resource person, was rated excellent with 4.70 rating. As a
whole, the activity was a very satisfactory one with a rating of 4.41.
A total of 39,969.00 pesos was used in this orientation. B. Tree for Life, Food for Life Project ATI-CAR Sustains It’s Tree for Life Advocacy, Conducts Tree Planting in Sablan, Benguet: can be
accessed @ www.ati.da.gov.ph/car
Committed to contribute in the mitigation of the effects of climate change and of the preservation of the environment, ATI-CAR sustained its tree planting activity for the first semester of 2016. In partnership with the DENR-CAR which provided the needed seedlings, the tree planting activity took place in a communal forest that is considered a watershed area in Bayabas, Sablan, Benguet. The Administrative Section spearheaded the activity as part of its human resource development activities. Thirty –four (34) individuals, composed of 28 ATI-CAR staff and family members, 3 cafeteria staff and 3 DENR staff, joined the activity. Armed with their own cutting and digging tools, they were able to plant 320 seedlings of gemelina, mahogany, narra and rambutan.
Participants orient on the different weather instruments used in gathering climate information
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Magsasaka Siyentista of Sablan Mr. Eugenio Calis who happens to be an officer of Peoples Organization in Sablan took charge of the clearing and lay-outing of the planting site. According to him, their organization is in charge of preservation and protection of communal forests and watershed areas in the locality. Asked what she felt about the activity, Ms. Jaila S. Sagpa-ey, Information Officer II and the latest addition to ATI-CAR family said that it’s a refreshing reminder that her responsibility as a government worker is not just limited to office works but equally important is her compelling responsibility in preserving the environment. According to Ms. Veronica Siloy, Administrative Officer IV and project officer of the activity, this was the fifth time that the activity was conducted that was started in 2012. Last year, the activity was conducted in Itogon, Benguet. She said that by sustaining the activity, ATI-CAR can contribute to reforestation and preservation of the environment. For ATI-CAR, the activity is a meaningful and productive way of “bonding” together. This makes the activity light and fun. The tree planting activity was conducted on June 25, 2016.
VI. Improving Enabling Environment and Quality Governance
Planning
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Report Submission.
A total of 17 TACRs for the month were submitted on time to Central Office. Also monthly physical and narrative reports were constantly submitted.
As part of the center’s transparency seal, online posting of center’s accomplishments for
the month of May was done in coordination with the Information Services Section.
Field Monitoring
For the month, focals of RBO, 4-H, Livestock and TGP conducted a field monitoring of the
livelihood programs and FITS centers supported by ATI-CAR. As a result, no major problems
were encountered.
For 4-H, some members were found out to be married, thus, it was recommended that
they could serve as adviser of their club. The clubs also raised their training needs so they
were advised to submit their proposal.
For the TGP, the FITS centers are operational in maintaining their ICT equipment and
IEC materials.
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Staff Development: Center Level
2nd Qtr Staff Development: Feedbacking of Trainings attended by Staff on June 17, 2016 @
ATI-CAR
The activity was intended for the feedbacking of staff who attended various
trainings/activities since January.
There were 18 feedbacks of trainings made. Additional were update on civil service
memo circulars and updates on personnel matters such as leave absences and the proper
accomplishment of forms for application for leave, overtime, CTO, and CPTO.
Staff Development: Individual Non-Degree Course Completed by ATI-CAR Staff
Training Staff Involved
Highlights Assessment of the Course
Training on Filipino Values Restoration Program for Values Restoration Officers
Charlie Sagudan, TS III; Jener Dizon, DMO I
Executive Order 292: Penalties for Administrative Offenses
Topics were accommodating to participants belonging to various religious affiliations
Training on Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation System May 16-20, May 30-June 3, ATI-CO
Vilma L. Lumbas, PO II Cherry Sinong, PEO I
M &E Outputs/Outcomes/Results Prime Benefits of Focusing on
Results Results-Based M&E Principle Results-based Approach Theory of Change
Conveyed realization of the importance of M & E in an organization
Training on Certification and Traceability System for Ensuring Reliability and Competitive Value of Organic Commodities
Charlie C. Sagudan, TS III/OA FP
Certification scheme Stages of official accreditation
scheme Accreditation mechanism Guidelines for production,
processing and marketing of organically produced goods
Rules of production and preparation of organic commodities
Provided relevant information on OA certification
ASEAN Training Course on “Development of Safe Food Value Chain” May 8-21, Lam Dong, Vietnam
Myrna Sta. B. Maria, Assist. TCD
Lectures were focused on Development of Safe Food Value Chain
Field visits to different farms was a good opportunity for the participants to observe the good agricultural practices which could be adopted in their respective countries.
Action Plan is a must for each participants to be monitored by the MAFF-Japan, who funded the ASEAN training.
Learning from this training are worth sharing to technical staff so they could integrate also in their trainings.
Training Course on Farming as a Business and Rice Consultation WS for ATI Rice Focal Persons, May 22-28, ATI-CO
Ronan M. Soriano
FAAB (Farming as A Business) is a project of BRIA (Better Rice Initiative Asia) FARMERS.
A form of private sector development to sustainably increase the profits of low income, small holder farmers.
Farmers are taught to be Farmer Entrepreneurs who will manage their farms as a business
Encouraging, inspiring, and empowering
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Training Staff Involved
Highlights Assessment of the Course
Training Management Course May 30-June 3, ATI-CAR
Jaila S. Sagpa-ey Adrian Chris Velasco Jam R. Balingan
The training was intended for the newly hired staff of ATI Network.
It was conducted by ATI-CO and RTC CAR to capacitate the participants to be able to conduct training effectively.
Specifically, the participants should be able to prepare a Training Design, demonstrate skills in presentation and facilitation and will be able to create a summary and integration for a training program.
Filled with learnings Trained participants as trainers and facilitators. Great strategies employed.
Training Course on Advance Fertigation Technology to Increase Crop Production May 22-June 4, Malaysia
Randy T. Soriano
Fertigation Technology is the application of nutrients through irrigation system, a contraction of fertilization and irrigation
It can reduce application of nutrients by eliminating high operational requirement and also improve nutrient efficiency by applying fertilizers closer to when the plants needs them
Increased confidence to train. New technology learned that can be shared to AEWs and farmers.
Other Extension and Operations Support Activities
For the month, the following extension and support activities were implemented:
Activity Highlights Staff involved
Meeting with CDMD, PAD, ISD,HR
Harmonization of TM Course LS/SPA Guidelines Revision; and
SPMS Workshop
TCD Arlene Flores
Pre-Post Convention Preparation and Activities
Venue, activity, supplies and materials preparation for the National 4-H Congress
Jener Dizon and Cristino Balancio
Attendance to Closing Ceremony of UP OU in Climate Risk in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Ms. Soriano received the “ Certificate of Completion with Distinction on the online course “Responding to Climate Risks in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management”
Randy Soriano
Expository Tour for AEWs of Region 5
Visit to Lily of the Valley (LOV) Organic Farms owned by Mr. Jefferson Laruan and Benguet AgriPinoy Trading Center (BAPTC)
Abdiel Chapap and Adrian Chris Velasco
Loakan, Baguio City Barangay Council Lakbal Aral to OA Farms
Visit to LOV Jener Dizon
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Table 3. SUMMARY of FUND DISBURSEMENT BY PROGRAM FUND
Program Fund Disbursement
PS 1,853,453.05
Regular 2,816,198.51 Rice 352,650.42 Organic Agriculture 717,801.06 HVCD 789,701.06 Corn and Cassava 1,258,137.06 Livestock 469,120.05 4-H Club Program 2,081,081.81 RBO 353,943.05 TOTAL 10,692,086.07
Prepared and submitted by:
CHERRY S. SINONG
PEO I
Date: July 8, 2016
Noted and Approved:
ARLENE L. FLORES, Ph.D.
Center Director