MIADP - RPCO 13

31/03/2026

Rooted in Strength: The Leadership of Bae Mahubay

In the lush landscapes of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur—where rivers nourish the land and traditions shape everyday life—Bae Mahubay Elvira G. Catuburan quietly leads with purpose, guiding her community toward a future grounded in both heritage and progress.

As the Tribal Adviser of the Bunawan Manobo Ancestral Domain Management Council Inc. (BMADMCI), Bae Mahubay holds a role that goes far beyond counsel. She is a steward of her people’s ancestral domain, a mentor to emerging leaders, and a bridge connecting her community to opportunities that can transform their way of life.

Rooted in Strength: The Leadership of Bae Mahubay

In the lush landscapes of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur—where rivers nourish the land and traditions shape everyday life—Bae Mahubay Elvira G. Catuburan quietly leads with purpose, guiding her community toward a future grounded in both heritage and progress.

As the Tribal Adviser of the Bunawan Manobo Ancestral Domain Management Council Inc. (BMADMCI), Bae Mahubay holds a role that goes far beyond counsel. She is a steward of her people’s ancestral domain, a mentor to emerging leaders, and a bridge connecting her community to opportunities that can transform their way of life.

At the heart of her work is agriculture—the lifeblood of many Manobo families. In October 2025, through her guidance and persistent efforts, BMADMCI secured the approval of a P14.5-million “Palay Production, Consolidation, and Marketing” project from the Department of Agriculture (DA-13) and the Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB). For many, this milestone represents more than financial investment; it is a symbol of recognition and trust in the capacity of Indigenous communities to lead their own development.

For Bae Mahubay, initiatives like this are not just projects—they are catalysts. She believes they hold the power to uplift the Manobo community of Bunawan, opening pathways for growth, stability, and long-term sustainability. Her confidence is rooted in experience, having witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by local farmers and the transformative impact of meaningful support.

By working closely with development partners, she helps create opportunities that are both culturally sensitive and economically viable—ensuring that progress does not come at the expense of identity, but rather strengthens it.

Despite the scale of her responsibilities, Bae Mahubay remains deeply connected to her community. Her leadership is not distant or directive, but instead participatory, grounded in dialogue, and shaped by the voices of the people she serves. She listens as much as she leads, understanding that true empowerment comes from within the community itself.

Bae Mahubay Elvira G. Catuburan’s story is one of steady, purposeful leadership—of a woman who honors the past while shaping the future. Through her work, she continues to affirm a powerful truth: that when Indigenous communities are supported, trusted, and empowered, they can cultivate not only their land, but also a future defined by dignity, resilience, and shared progress.

Special thanks to: Vernon Jio B. Viajar, MIADP-RPCO XIII Media Production Officer

24/03/2026

𝗠𝗴𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗴-𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗖𝗖

BUENAVISTA, ADN—Isip bahin sa social preparation activities sa Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP), ang AD-Plan component, kauban ang Provincial Local Government sa Agusan del Norte (PLGU-ADN) ug ang National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), naglunsad sa paghimo sa Ancestral Domain Agricultural Implementation Framework (ADAIF).

Gipahigayon niadtong Marso 23-24, 2026, kini nga kalihokan nagtumong sa pagtabang sa Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC) sa Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) 252 sa pagpanday sa ADAIF document. Ang ADAIF magsilbing giya sa pag-ila ug pag-update sa mga prayoridad nga puhunan sulod sa ancestral domain. Pinaagi sa giya sa Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP), ang mga nag-unang produkto nga giila sa mga Higaonon IP naglakip sa Saging, Lubi, Kape, ug mga Fruit Trees.

Sigun kang Buenavista Municipal IPMR Virgilio D. Cadeniag Jr. nga magpabiling lig-on sa pagduso sa mga proyekto sama sa kalsada, pasilidad, ug pangabuhian aron mapaspas ang kalamboan, “magtinabangay kita ug dili nato sayangan kining higayona nga sa katapusan madala na nato ang kalamboan nga dugay na natong gipaabot sa atong yutang kabilin.”

Sa laing bahin, si Nasipit IPMR Revise D. Mandahinug nipadayag sa iyang pasalamat sa kahigayonan nga makiglambigit sa mga implementasyon sa MIADP sa ilang dapit, “mapasalamaton kaayo kami sa kahigayonan nga mahimong bahin niini nga proyekto, tungod kay naghatag kini sa atong komunidad sa suporta nga atong gikinahanglan aron molambo ug makabarog sa kaugalingonng tiil.”

Kini nga kalihokan usa ka dakong lakang sa MIADP aron masiguro nga ang mga impormasyon maggikan gyud mismo sa komunidad. Pinaagi sa pakig-alayon sa atong mga kaigsoonang IP, mas mapaspas ug mas mapaduol ang mga serbisyo sa gobyerno ngadto kanila. Tumong usab niini nga makakuha og direktang datos gikan sa mga munispyo nga gilangkoban sa CADT 252 sama sa Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen, ug Las Nieves sa Agusan del Norte.

BASAHA: https://miadp.da.gov.ph/agnor-higaonon-iccs-identify-key-agri-commodities-for-investment/

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14/03/2026

14/03/2026

𝗔𝗗-𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗔 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀

SAN AGUSTIN, SDS—To strengthen the knowledge and skills of partner Local Project Management and Implementing Units (LPMIU) in conducting effective bridge inspection and monitoring activities, the Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP) conducted a training on Bridge Inspection and Monitoring, held on March 10-13, 2026.

The intensive session was headlined by Engr. Frederick I. Agasen, a seasoned Roads & Bridge Specialist from the Philippine Rural Development Project - National Project Coordination Office (PRDP-NPCO). Drawing from extensive field experience, Engr. Agasen provided the technical roadmap for empowering the LPMIUs of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, and the municipalities of Bunawan and Rosario in Agusan del Sur.

By prioritizing structural integrity and public safety, the training ensures that bridges within ancestral domains meet both national engineering standards and the rigorous compliance requirements of the World Bank-funded project.

READ: https://miadp.da.gov.ph/ad-infra-builds-up-skills-of-partner-engineers/

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14/03/2026

𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗸𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗴𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴-𝗼𝗻

Aron mapasabot ang kamahinungdanon sa gender inclusivity o ang paglakip sa tanang gender alang sa kalambuan sektor sa agrikultura nagpahigayon ang Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP) og Gender and Development (GAD) training alang sa mga partner ug personahe sa Department of Agriculture (DA) - Caraga niadtong Marso 11 hangtud 13, 2026.

Nahiuyon sa 2026 National Women’s Month sub-theme nga “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, ang training nagdasig sa mga partisipante nga mangulo uban sa empatiya ug inklusibong panghunahuna, sama sa papel sa Babaylan isip lider sa komunidad kaniadto.

Si Edson Alijo, Information Officer III sa CHR-Caraga, nagsilbing resource person ug naghatag og kahibalo sa gender mainstreaming ug mga pamaagi sa pagbatok sa gender-based violence (GBV). Gipasiugda niya nga ang GAD kinahanglan maapil sa tanang programa ug proyekto sa gobyerno aron masiguro ang patas nga kauswagan alang sa tanan.

Gitambongan ang workshop sa mga representante sa MIADP LPMIU sa Surigao del Norte ug Agusan del Norte ug mga personahe sa DA-Caraga, aron mapalapad ang inklusibong liderato alang sa mga mag-uuma, lakip ang mga kulturanhong komunidad sa rehigyon.

BASAHA: https://miadp.da.gov.ph/da-chr-renews-drive-for-gender-inclusive-agri-development/

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06/03/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗼𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗶 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗱-𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗣

ROSARIO, ADS—Aron masiguro ang kalig-on sa mga imprastraktura, ang Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP) naglunsad og pagbansay alang sa mga miyembro sa Community Based Monitoring and Evaluation Team (CBMET) ug mga representante sa lokal nga kagamhanan niadtong Marso 5-6, 2026.

Ang maong pagbansay gidisenyo aron mapalig-on ang kahibalo ug kahanas sa mga komunidad sa Indigenous Peoples (IP), Local Project Management and Implementing Unit (LPMIU), ug mga kaubanan sa proyekto alang sa epektibong pag-monitor, pag-dokumento, ug pag-report sa pagpatuman sa mga infrastructure subproject ubos sa maong programa.

Ang CBMET gilangkuban sa mga opisyal sa Barangay, Indigenous Peoples Structure (IPS/tribal councils), tribal leaders, Indigenous Peoples Organizations (IPO), NGOs, ug uban pang pondok o grupo nga bahin nga komunidad.

𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗛𝗔: https://miadp.da.gov.ph/enhancing-transparency-through-community-participation/

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27/02/2026

𝗗𝗔-𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗣 𝗴𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴-𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗜𝗣 𝘀𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴-𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗸𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮

BUTUAN CITY—Aron mas mapalig-on ang mga Indigenous Peoples Organizations (IPO) sa pagdumala sa negosyong pang-agrikultura, ang Department of Agriculture - Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (DA-MIADP) nagpahigayon og pagbansay bahin sa "entrepreneurial mindsetting," niadtong Pebrero 23-27, 2026.

Ang kalihokan nagtumong sa pagpalambo sa kapasidad sa mga tigdumala sa mga IPO bahin sa saktong pagpadagan sa negosyo, maayong pagdumala sa panalapi, ug pakiglambigit sa merkado aron masiguro nga ang mga proyektong pang-agrikultura sulod sa mga yutang kabilin (ancestral domains) mahimong mapuslanon.

𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗛𝗔 :https://miadp.da.gov.ph/da-miadp-boosts-ip-agri-enterprise-skills/

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18/02/2026

WE ARE HIRING | The Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project Coordination Office XIII (MIADP RPCO XIII) of the Department of Agriculture Caraga Region is pleased to announce the following vacant positions

WE ARE HIRING | The Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project Coordination Office XIII (MIADP RPCO XIII) of the Department of Agriculture Caraga Region is pleased to announce the following vacant positions:

(1) PLANNING SPECIALIST - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-PS
(1) SOCIAL PREPARATION SPECIALIST- https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-SPS
(1) PLANNING AND SOCIAL PREPARATION OFFICER- https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-PSPO
(1) DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER - https://bit.ly/MIADP13-HiringDMO
(1) SOCIAL PREPARATION ASSOCIATE - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-SPA
(1) INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-IDE
(1) INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-IDA
(1) ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST- https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-EDS
(1) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-BDO
(1) PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-PDA
(2) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-AOII
(1) ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS OFFICER - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-ESO
(1) MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-MandE
(1) GIS OFFICER - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-GIS
(1) PROCUREMENT OFFICER - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-PO
(1) ASSOCIATE PROCUREMENT OFFICER - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-APO
(2) FINANCE ANALYST I - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-FA
(1) CASH CLERK - https://bitly.cx/MIADP13-Hiring-CashClerk

Application period: Until February 25, 2026, Wednesday; before the closing of office hours (5:00 PM)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
-Position Title must be indicated in the letter of intent;
-Applications with incomplete documentary requirements shall not be processed.
-Applicants who wish to apply for more than one (1) position should send a separate application document for each position.
-Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted.
-Application documents submitted beyond the deadline WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

For further details on qualifications and requirements, click here: https://bitly.cx/MIADPCareers2026

All interested applicants, including Persons with Disability (PWD), members of indigenous communities, religious groups, and those from any sexual orientation and gender identity.

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13/02/2026

𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀; 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥 𝗘𝗠𝗕 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗜𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

SAN FRANCISCO, ADS—The Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP) Environmental and Social (E&S) Unit recently concluded a high-level technical workshop on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. The initiative ensures that all agricultural subprojects—ranging from farm-to-market roads to post-harvest facilities—adhere to the highest environmental and social standards.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: https://miadp.da.gov.ph/miadp-strengthens-environmental-safeguards-partners-with-denr-caraga-for-eia-training/

MIADP | Indigenous Peoples' Harnessing Opportunities for a Progressive Economy

11/02/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗜𝗗

The Department of Agriculture – Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (DA–MIADP) through the Provincial Local Government of Surigao del Sur Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites all interested and eligible bidders to participate in the bidding for the following infrastructure subproject:

Subproject Title: Improvement/Concreting of Purok 8 to Nahikyad Tambonon FMR
Subproject ID No. MIADP-IN-RO13-SDS-AD-SNM-FRD-0022
Location: Brgy. Bolhoon, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur
Estimated Project Cost (EPC): Php 21,387,000.00
Contract Duration: 152 calendar days

Interested bidders may obtain further information from Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Surigao del Sur and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below and also at the MIADP Regional Project Coordination Office XIII with address at DA RFO XIII, 2nd Floor Marcon Bldg, Brgy. Dagohoy, Butuan City and at the MIADP Project Support Office Mindanao with address at CEDC Building, Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Compound, Barangay Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, Davao City from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

Full details are available at PhilGEPS: https://notices.philgeps.gov.ph/GEPSNONPILOT/Tender/SplashBidNoticeAbstractUI.aspx?menuIndex=3&refID=12770883&highlight=true

Philippine Bidding Documents (PBD):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aCmB69r3OELi-BFeN09YfUkEmJ0gydt7

Deadline for Submission of Bids: March 3, 2026, 10:00AM.
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This post is for information and transparency purposes only. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with relevant procedures for open competitive bidding as specified in the IRR of RA 9184, with some amendments, as stated in these bidding documents and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the applicable procurement regulations of the World Bank (WB).

MIADP | Indigenous Peoples' Harnessing Opportunities for a Progressive Economy

11/02/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗜𝗗

The Department of Agriculture – Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (DA–MIADP) through the Provincial Local Government of Surigao del Sur Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites all interested and eligible bidders to participate in the bidding for the following infrastructure subproject:

Subproject Title: Improvement/Concreting of Upper Bagyang to Lower Bagyang FMR
Subproject ID No. MIADP-IN-RO13-SDS-AD-SNM-FRD-0021
Location: Brgy. Bagyang, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur
Estimated Project Cost (EPC): Php 37,019,000.00
Contract Duration: 245 calendar days

Interested bidders may obtain further information from Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Surigao del Sur and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below and also at the MIADP Regional Project Coordination Office XIII with address at DA RFO XIII, 2nd Floor Marcon Bldg, Brgy. Dagohoy, Butuan City and at the MIADP Project Support Office Mindanao with address at CEDC Building, Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Compound, Barangay Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, Davao City from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

Full details are available at PhilGEPS: https://notices.philgeps.gov.ph/GEPSNONPILOT/Tender/SplashBidNoticeAbstractUI.aspx?menuIndex=3&refID=12770848&highlight=true

Philippine Bidding Documents (PBD):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WobEc943GNTX6Cs4Cr8UMS7mWQe_VbAu

Deadline for Submission of Bids: March 3, 2026, 10:00AM.
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This post is for information and transparency purposes only. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with relevant procedures for open competitive bidding as specified in the IRR of RA 9184, with some amendments, as stated in these bidding documents and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the applicable procurement regulations of the World Bank (WB).

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