Bago Agriculture

02/09/2026

DA-NIR & OPA HELP BOOST BAGO CITY AGRI BIO-CON AGENT LABORATORY

The Department of Agriculture–Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) continue to strengthen their support for the Bago City Agricultural Biological Control Agent (Bio-Con Agent) Laboratory, promoting sustainable, science-based, and environmentally friendly approaches to agricultural pest management.

The initiative was further strengthened through the valuable participation of OIC-Chief, Integrated Laboratory Division, Mr. Benjie B. Melanio of DA-NIR, and Planning Development Officer VI Ms. Gilda Abian of OPA, who provided essential supplies and materials for the production and propagation of Trichogramma, Beauveria bassiana, Earwig, and Metarhizium anisopliae—beneficial biological control agents that help farmers manage pests while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.

Through this collaborative effort with the Office of the City Agriculturist of Bago City, we continue to build local capacity for biological pest management and strengthen our commitment to safer, sustainable, and climate-resilient agriculture. Padayon kita sa pagpalambo sang agrikultura para sa aton mga mangunguma.


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31/08/2026

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Madamo gid nga salamat sa inyo suporta kag pagsalig!

Salamat sa padayon nga pag-upod sa Bago Agriculture. Padayon kita sa pag-alagad kag pagpalambo sang agrikultura para sa aton mga mangunguma kag mangingisda.


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28/08/2026

UBE PRODUCTION, EXPANSION & VARIETY IDENTIFICATION | BAGO CITY 💜

The Department of Agriculture – Negros Island Region (DA-NIR), in partnership with the Office of the City Agriculturist – Bago City, is strengthening its efforts toward the production and expansion of Ube (Dioscorea alata) in the city through Ube Profiling, Documentation, and Variety Identification.

The activity aims to identify and document the different Ube varieties currently grown in Bago City, profile Ube farmers and production areas, and assess available planting materials as the city prepares to expand Ube production.

Leading the technical aspect of the activity is Edreson Torteo, Senior Science Research Specialist and Unit Head, Plant Genetic Resources and Conservation Management, Integrated Laboratory Division – Department of Agriculture NIR.

Joining the initiative are City Agriculturist Marvin John Blance, together with High-Value Crops Development Program Coordinators Bienvenido Villanueva and Ryan Ceasar Juarana, who will coordinate and support the implementation of the profiling, variety identification, and expansion activities.

Quality planting materials are the foundation of a strong Ube industry. Through proper varietal identification and documentation, the city can promote the multiplication and distribution of suitable planting materials, expand production areas, improve productivity, and strengthen the supply chain for Ube.

From identification to multiplication, from planting materials to production, and from farmers to markets, Bago City is taking strategic steps toward building a sustainable and competitive Ube industry.

Know the variety. Secure quality planting materials. Expand production. Grow the Ube industry!


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14/08/2026

LOOK | Linggo ng Kabataan 2026 🧡

Linggo ng Kabataan 2026 concluded today, August 14, 2026, with the recognition of our youth counterparts who served as Boy City Agriculturist and Boy Senior Agriculturist-Designate.

Congratulations to Rey Jun Castañeda of Ramon Torres Sagasa National High School, who was chosen as the Boy City Agriculturist, and Roland Galvez of Ramon Torres Dulao National High School, who was chosen as the Boy Senior Agriculturist-Designate for Linggo ng Kabataan 2026.

They served as counterparts to City Agriculturist Marvin John Blance and Senior Agriculturist-Designate Teodoro Suerto, Jr. during the weeklong activity, gaining valuable experience in public service and agriculture.

The Office of the City Agriculturist congratulates Rey Jun and Roland for their active participation and meaningful contribution to this year’s Boys and Girls Week celebration.


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11/08/2026

⚠️ LAST DAY TOMORROW | AUGUST 12, 2026! ⚠️

Calling all Sugarcane Farm Owners and Resident Farm Laborers in Bago City!

Apply now for the Emergency Cash Transfer for RSSI Outbreak.

📍 Submit your required documents to the Office of the City Agriculturist for verification and encoding.

Deadline: August 12, 2026.
Don't miss this assistance.


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11/08/2026

INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Emergency Cash Transfer for RSSI Outbreak for Sugarcane Farm Owners and Resident Farm Laborers in the Negros Island Region

Please submit the required documents to the Office of the City Agriculturist for verification and encoding on or before August 12, 2026.