Del Monte Lowland Rainfed Research Station

06/03/2026

SHS Work Immersion Batch 2 successfully conducted!

We are beyond proud to announce that our Work Immersion Batch 2 has officially crossed the finish line! After 80 hours of hands-on grit at DMLRRS, these 72 Senior High students didn’t just learn how to farm, they learned the true value of the food on our tables.

Our goal wasn't for them to replace our farmers, but to become the innovators they need. By understanding the sweat behind every harvest, these students are now ready to lead the sector with fresh ideas and high-tech solutions.

Welcome to the family, future agricultural leaders!

25/02/2026

We are officially back online and hitting the ground running!

We’ve just kicked off a successful 80-hour Work Immersion Program for 56 Senior High School students from San Vicente National High School.

These future agriculturists are gaining hands-on experience in the Care and maintenance of various field crops, Strategic plant nursery management, and Advanced post-harvest processing.

This immersion activity is designed to fully equip them for their Agri-crop Production NC II. We are proud to support the next generation of agricultural leaders!

04/02/2026

Keep safe everyone.

Ang DA-AMIA Caraga nagpahinumdom ilabi na sa mga mag-uuma ug mangingisda nga magbantay sa kusog nga ulan, hangin, ug pagbaha hinungdan sa Tropical Storm (TS) 'Basyang.'

▶️ Base sa February 5, 2026 5:00 AM advisory sa DOST-PAGASA, ang sentro sa TS Basyang nahimutang 440 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

▶️ Ang bagyo nagdala og hangin nga moabot sa 65 kp/h ug gikusgon nga 80 kp/h paingon sa west southwestward nga adunay 15 km/h ang dagan.

▶️ Sa Caraga region, nakataas sa Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 ang Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, ug Surigao del Sur.

▶️ Samtang TCWS No. 1 ang Dinagat Islands.

🌾 Isip pagpangandam sa bagyo, mas labing maayo nga magsiguro sa mga binhi, materyales, mga makinarya, ug mga binuhi sa umahan.

🐟 Alang sa mga mangingisda, magsiguro sa mga binuhing isda, fish cage, fish pond, ug mga bangka. Mamahimong mugamit sa mga ekwipo ug pasilidad alang sa mas epektibong pagpangandam.

Kanunay nga mag-atang sa dugang mga update gikan sa DOST-PAGASA o PAGASA Caraga Region

Mag-amping kita, mga ka-AMIA!

02/11/2021

The Del Monte Lowland Rainfed Research Station warmly welcomes the newest Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture Caraga, Ricardo M. Oñate, Jr., ABE.

LARGA, CARAGA, LARGA!

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MEET OUR NEW DIRECTOR / The Department of Agriculture - Caraga welcomes its new Regional Executive Director.

Engr. Ricardo M. Oñate, Jr. was appointed as the OIC-Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office XI in July 2016 and became the full-fledged Regional Executive Director in August 2019 by Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar.

"Sir B**g" as fondly called by colleagues finished his formative education from grade school and high school, as well as his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering degree from the Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City.

He started his career in a private banana corporation in Davao Region. He then transferred to the public sector particularly the Department of Agriculture - Region XI and rose from the ranks while he immersed himself in various agricultural development programs in Davao Region particularly in implementing rural infrastructure projects, postharvest facilities, and farm machinery.

At the helm of DA-XI, he took the lead in implementing various agricultural innovations to make significant contributions in attaining the Department's twin goals of a food-secure and resilient Philippines with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk.

He lead in initiating various agricultural programs in the region such as the "Mekanikong Mag-uuma" which developed a pool of farmer-mechanic that sustains maintenance and operations of farm machinery particularly in remote areas; the expansion of Rice Processing Complex to promote value-adding rice production, promoting sustainable and inclusive projects among Indigenous communities.

A staunch advocate of the "whole of the nation" approach in governance, Director Oñate, maintains a strong collaboration and partnership with local government units and key stakeholders in agriculture.

Caraga Region welcomes Director Oñate with full support and commitment in attaining a Masaganag Ani at Mataas an Kita.

LARGA, CARAGA, LARGA!

30/06/2021

We are happy to announce that we are finally back online! We have made no updates for the past few months due to some circumstances and now we are excited to be back.

We have been through a lot since the start of the pandemic but we want you to know that we are still committed on our mandate to generate, adopt and disseminate technologies for the betterment of our farming industry.

Now here's a run-down of some major activities the station have accomplished for the first half of 2021.

23/11/2020

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CARAGA REGION, NASUDLA’G ASF

Gikomperma sa National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) Caraga nga nasudla’g African Swine Fever (ASF) ang rehiyon particular na diha sa Brgy. Matho, Cortes, Surigao del Sur.

Sumala ni Dr. Bernadette Montenegro, ang Senior Meat Control Officer sa NMIS Caraga, kadtong lugar nga namatya’g mga baboy ang gikonsiderang ground zero.

Tanang baboy nga sulod sa isa ka kilometro radius ang gipangpatay aron di makapanakod ang maong sakit.

Samtang kadtong mga lugar nga nasulod sa 7 kilometers radius sa ground zero, tanang hayop ang gikuhaan og blood samples.

Na sulod sa 7 kilometer radius mao ang bahin sa lungsod sa Cortes, bahin sa lungsod sa Lanuza, ug parte sa Tandag City.

12/11/2020

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05/10/2020

Last week a meeting with the Technical Working Group (TWG) members for the research study 'Yield Performance of Different Clones/Varieties of Cacao under Bayugan City Condition' was held in the station.
Among the agendas of the meeting were the roles and functions of the members of the TWG; project objectives, targets and deliverables as well as the plans to ensure the attainment of the project objectives.
Present during the meeting were HVCDP Coordinator Marco Antonio Morido, DMLRRS OIC Catherine Juyno, Senior SRS Reynan Mamalis, SRS II Gabriel Gimo and SRS I Ailene Talara.

05/10/2020

Installation of station signages, to help our tourists and visitors with the directions!
Good job to the team behind 👍