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14/03/2016

Bachelor in Agricultural Technology Interns Receive Certificate of Completion
In a ceremony held at the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAGRI), 25 BAT interns from Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology (DOSCST) were awarded certificates of completion after a 3-month internship program.
In line with the implementation of Pagkain at Kita, the internship program was initiated in 2012. The objective is to evaluate students’ attendance and attitude towards work, receptiveness to instruction, core competencies and interpersonal skills. This will help them gauge their strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Trainings include nursery establishment, proper care and management practices, hands on training at Davao Oriental Cacao Development Center, Rural Entrepreneurship Advocacy for Change (REACH) training among many others.
Mr. Rotchie M. Ravelo, PAGRI’s Dep’t Head told the interns, “Guys, always find time to think of original and creative ideas and share your acquired knowledge to your communities”.
Mr. Dashiel P. Indelible, Technical Adviser for Special Concerns added, “treasure your experiences and learn from them”.
In his words, Doc. Eric R. Dagmang, the Provincial Veterinarian said, “students always remember to take the road less traveled. Manage your time for office work and learn how to be successful entrepreneurs”.
One of the students, Mr. Khevin Dablo shared his experience, “Blessing in disguise ni Lord ang pag deploy sa ako dinhi. Second choice nako ang PAGRI pero wala ko magmahay tungod kay daghan mi ug nakat-onan gikan sa mga trainings nga gi-andam para namo. Salamat kaayo”.
With the strong partnership between Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology and Provincial Agriculture Office, the number of graduates obtaining internship has increased. The program already produced three batches and some are employed in the provincial government. PAGRI commits to continue accepting BAT interns in the future.

09/02/2016

Teachers and students from Agape Partners Academy enjoy their educational trip at the Provincial Agriculture Office last January 22, 2016. The tour aims to spark interest and educate kids by going back to the basics.

PAGRI’s Prov’l Gov’t Dep’t Head, Mr. Rotchie M. Ravelo shares his insights on the importance of farming in our daily lives. “Agriculture is the backbone of the country’s economy. Almost all of the thing around us can be attributed with agriculture,” he said.

Activities include tour at the tilapia hatchery and demonstration on cacao production technologies. Students spend half of their day feeling connected to the nature of farming we have in Davao Oriental.

25/01/2016

PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala lauded Davao Oriental’s ‘champion’ performance in agricultur

19/08/2015

DA- PAMANA Turn overs Rubber Production Project to the People of Tarragona, Davao Oriental

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI turned over the rubber production project under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Program to the residence of Tarragona, Tuesday of August 18, 2015. The said PAMANA Program is one of the programs of President Benigno Aquino III intended to help constituents residing on conflict-affected communities in the country.

According to Enya Celoso, DA-Regional Focal Person of PAMANA PAMANA program aims to reach out far flung areas which have not yet receive assistance from the government, with the goal of a project that will not only promote peace among residence but can also give additional income and livelihood to its recipients. She also added that this is the 3rd and last batch of Rubber project to be turn over to the province from the year 2013. The first batch was turned over at Brgy. Aliwagwag, Cateel and Brgy. Batawan, Baganga.

The 2.3 M worth project release in 2013, was later on implemented in year 2014 at the 3 barangays of Tarragona namely, Brgy. Ompao, Tomoaong, and Tubaon represented by 3 different associations from each place, to wit, Ompao Muslim-Christian Cooperative (OMCC), Tomoaong United Lumad Association for Development (TULAD) and Ugbo Tubaon Mandaya Planters Association (UTMPA). A total of 40,000 rubber seedlings, 1,100 bags of organic fertilizer, 200 bottles of Organic foliar fertilizer and 96 pcs of farming tools was received by 200 recipients of the project, in which each received 200-250 seedlings.

In her message, Hon. Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon expressed her thankfulness to the initiative of PAGRI, DA, OPAPP and the Philippine Army for another project for Davao Oriental. She hopes that the beneficiaries will work hard to nurture the given blessings they have received. Gov. Cora emphasized that the PLGU of Davao Oriental is not stopping in finding ways through programs and project that will answer hunger and poverty incidences and promote permanent livelihood among the people of Davao Oriental.

Before closing, Gov. Cora stressed that the initiative of the government and other sectors to implement programs and projects will only be on waste if there are no interested people to nurture it, therefore it is important to be responsible of one’s duty. For the residents of Tarragona, she cleared out to be accountable of the project they have received for in the upcoming years they will still be the one who will gain from it.

(Photos by Alix M. Bolonia, Article by Analyn S. Padullon)

05/08/2015

Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Provincial Local Government of Davao Oriental turned over support interventions to LGUs in Davao Oriental under Agri Pinoy, Pagkain at Kita and Task Force Pablo programs

Agri Pinoy, Pagkain at Kita and Task Force Pablo suport interventions turned over to LGUs in Davao Oriental

12/03/2015

1st Provincial HVCDP Quarterly Meeting Conducted

Mati City – Representatives from the Regional, Provincial, Municipal and City Agriculture Offices gathered to participate on the 1st Provincial High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) Quarterly Meeting last March 6, 2015 at Honey’s Function Hall, Matiao, City of Mati, Davao Oriental with the following agenda:

1. Filling up of the new monthly accomplishment report format-standard assumption of area planted and yield per hectare.
2. Distribution of master list for 2015 HVCDP interventions (association or individual) – enabling documents
3. Distribution of client satisfaction feedback form
4. Agreements and
5. Discussing other matters.

In the opening statement, Provincial Government Department Head Rotchie M. Ravelo emphasized the importance of hard work to achieve our goals. “Let the farmers’ success stories inspire us to do better,” he said.

The meeting was attended by 40 individuals mostly from the municipal level. One of the concerns raised was from Mr. Proculo Matilac, an Agricultural Technologist from Caraga. He suggested, “In the delivery of planting materials, standards should be set”. He continued saying that acceptance will only happen during the delivery of planting materials, only if specifications set by the regional level are complied. This was agreed upon by a representative from Tarragona.

Ms. Melanie Provido, the Regional HVCDP Coordinator DA-RFO XI stressed the need to focus on high-value commodities. “Planting high value crops and raising farm animals should be prioritized to boost farmer’s income,” she added.

Mr. Ravelo extended Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon’s hopes that the 1st Provincial HVCDP Quarterly Meeting be fruitful and will result to a more successful year for the agriculture sector.

25/01/2015

Gov. Malanyaon led the turn over of fishing paraphernalia to the fishermen of four coastal barangays in Lupon town, who became recipients to a livelihood assistance given by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR) Regional Office XI. Joining the governor are Lupon Mayor Domingo Lim and PAGRI Head Rotchie Ravelo.

Province of Davao Oriental— For winning the recently concluded 2014 National Gawad Saka Search for Outstanding Agri-Achiever in the category of Best FARMC last December 18, 2014, a thanksgiving celebration for the Lupon Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council (MFARMC) was held here on Thursday, January 22.

FARMC is a recommendatory body composed of small fisherfolk oganizations, LGU officials and representatives from private, non-government organization, women and youth sector by virtue of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 and Fisheries Administrative Order 196.

Filled with joy and pride, Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon, during the thanksgiving celebration, said this is yet another milestone not only for the municipality but the entire province as a whole. She said this recognition is clearly a manifestation of the council’s great efforts in pushing the local aquaculture and fisheries for the benefit of fishing communities here.

She emphasized that this victory would not be possible without the efficient leadership and support of the members, stakeholders and most especially the unwavering aid of the different agencies both in the local and national.

Meanwhile, in time for the thanksgiving celebration, fishermen in four coastal barangays of Lupon town became recipient to a livelihood assistance given by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR) Regional Office XI.

This assistance include, fishing boats, in which 20 were non-motorized while 2 were motorized. Also included were 10 units motorized engine, 40 units tuna handline, 10 life vests, 2 hook and line, 5 units lantern, and 5 gill nets.

The coastal villages that received these fishing paraphernalia and supplies were Brgy. Poblacion, Bagumbayan, Ilangay, and Macangao. Fishermen in these villages say they are very thankful for these gifts and vowed to help protect the town’s coastal resources.

Aside from these items, scores of logistics support to the local Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council (MFARMC) were also handed over. It comprises 5 units digital cameras intended for its counterpart in the barangays and for the Municipal Aquatic and Fisheries Council. Also given were a tablet, a laptop, 10 personal computers or database, 5 handheld radios for the local Bantay Dagat and 1 megaphone.
During the handover ceremony, the governor encouraged officials, stakeholders, and members of the community to maintain Davao Oriental’s trademark as a champion province through hard work and strengthened unity.

Regional FARMC Coordinator Raul Millana, who represented BFAR XI Regional Director Fatma Idris, said that ‘we are already on the right track, so we must continue what we have started’. He lauded the Lupon MFARMC as a good example to the different sectors of the community, especially to the youth in the advocacy of conserving our coastal resources.

For three years since 2011, under the leadership of Governor Malanyaon, Davao Oriental became Grand Champion in the prestigious Regional Gawad Saka Awards. Taking respite only in 2013 as all efforts were focused in the typhoon Pablo response, it regained its champion status the following year.

Meanwhile, each year since 2012, the province has been producing national winners in the Gawad Saka National Awards in different categories that include Outstanding Corn Farmer and Outstanding Fish Capture in 2012, Outstanding Small Animal Raiser in 2013 and lately the Outstanding MFARMC in 2014, which was awarded at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Manila.

To date, the Provincial Agriculture Office is in search of potential entries in 22 categories for the upcoming Regional Validation to vie for the 2015 Gawad Saka Search. ANALYN S. PADULLON

13/01/2015

PRDP Industry Prioritization On Cacao

13/01/2015

Provincial Agriculture Office 2014 Annual Review