Office of the Provincial Agriculturist-Aklan

04/06/2026

PAFC AKLAN: OFFICIALLY HONORED & COMMENDED BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF AKLAN THRU SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN🎖️🌾

Today, June 3, 2026, is a truly memorable day for all of us at the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC)- Aklan!

We are proud to share that we have officially received Resolution No. 592-2026 from the Honorable Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan, formally commending and congratulating our Council for emerging as a TOP PERFORMER and bringing in the province THREE MAJOR AWARDS during the 11th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day last March 26, 2026:

✅ 1st Place – Outstanding Secretariat-Coordinator
✅ 1st Place – Outstanding Chairperson
✅ Most Supportive Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU)

This recognition is not just for our the Council—it belongs to the farmers, fisherfolk, volunteers and stakeholders that work hard to uplift the agriculture and fisheries in our province.

This honor is proof that together, we can make Aklan proud and stronger!

Our deepest gratitude to the Provincial Government of Aklan, Aklan Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Department of Agriculture- VI, RAFC VI, Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), all partner agencies, stakeholders and to everyone who has supported us all the way. 🙏💚

We will continue to serve, work, and bring more pride to our beloved province! 🚜🌱

04/06/2026

01/06/2026

Western Visayas 4-Hers Bound for Taiwan!" 🇵🇭🤝🇹🇼 🎉🌾

The 4-H Club Western Visayas proudly congratulates our four outstanding 4-H Club members for being selected to participate in the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan (FYFIPT) Batch 7.

👏 JOSHUA VAN L. FAALA
4-H Club Member
Miagao, Iloilo Province

👏 RENIEL B. ARCEO
4-H Club Member
Quezon Lopez, Batad, Iloilo Province

👏 MARK JOHN D. TUGBA
4-H Club Member
San Dimas, Malinao, Aklan

👏 JOEL B. VILLANUEVA
4-H Club Member
Tigayon, Kalibo, Aklan

Your selection to this prestigious international internship program is a testament to your dedication, leadership, and passion for agriculture. As representatives of Western Visayas and the Philippines, you have been given a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge, skills, and experiences in modern agricultural practices through cultural exchange and hands-on learning in Taiwan.

May this journey inspire you to become stronger advocates of agricultural development and empower you to contribute innovative ideas and best practices to your respective communities upon your return.

The entire 4-H Club Western Visayas family is proud of your achievement and wishes you a meaningful, enriching, and successful internship experience.

🌱 Learn by Doing, Doing by Learning, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

30/05/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, JASON M. ZARANDIN! 🎉🌾
The 4-H Club Aklan Chapter proudly congratulates Jason M. Zarandin, 4-H Club Municipal President of Nabas, Aklan, for being selected by the International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) Philippines as an Official Philippine Delegate to Thailand for the International Farm Youth Exchange Program 2026.
📅 June 7–22, 2026
📍 Thailand
This remarkable achievement reflects your dedication, leadership, and commitment to agriculture and rural youth development. As you represent the Philippines on the international stage, may this exchange program provide valuable learning experiences, foster cultural understanding, and strengthen your passion for serving the agricultural sector.

Your 4-H Club family in Aklan is proud of your accomplishment and confident that you will be an excellent ambassador of Filipino youth and agriculture.

🇵🇭🤝🇹🇭 Best wishes for a meaningful, successful, and memorable journey. Continue to inspire fellow young farmers and bring pride to Aklan and the Philippines!

18/05/2026

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

4-H Club Aklan Young Farmers were selected to the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan Batch 7. Together with the Batch 6 Graduates paid a Courtesy Visit to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist.

Mr. Mark John Tugba of Malinao and Mr. Joel Villanueva of Kalibo officially paid a courtesy visit to the Provincial Agriculturist Engr. Alexys T. Apolonio on May 14, 2026 following their acceptance to the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan (FYFIPT) Batch 7 under the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (ATI).

Joining them during the courtesy visit were FYFIPT Batch 6 Graduates Mr. Ezekiel Tandas of Tangalan and Ms. Gee Ann Tipan of Makato, who successfully completed the farming internship program in Taiwan.

Mr. Tugba and Mr. Villanueva are among the 50 young Filipino farmers selected nationwide to participate in the prestigious internship program, which aims to develop globally competitive young agricultural leaders through advanced agricultural training and exposure to modern farming technologies in Taiwan.
According to the official communication from ATI Regional Training Center VI, the selected participants will attend the Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) from May 17 to June 8, 2026, at the ATI Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Upon completion of the required preparations and medical examinations, they will proceed to Taiwan for the 11-month internship program.

The FYFIPT is designed to strengthen the technical knowledge, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial capabilities of young Filipino farmers by exposing them to innovative and modern agricultural practices implemented by partner countries.

Also present during the courtesy visit were Ms. Juvi Trieste, 4-H Club Provincial Coordinator, and Mr. Jonard Tobese, 4-H Club Provincial President, who expressed their full support and pride for the young farmers representing the Province of Aklan in the international agricultural internship program.

14/05/2026