Office of the Municipal Agriculturist - OMAG Polomolok

04/06/2026

Reposted from: Tikad - PRDP RPCO XII
𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗣𝗥𝗗𝗣-𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔
Fresh from the 2026 South East Asia Green Coffee Competition: Philippines National Round in Bukidnon, coffee farmer Mario Joey Tacan and his wife, Thelma Tacan, visited the Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office XII in Koronadal City on June 1, 2026, to proudly share their recent achievement.
Mario Joey Tacan was recognized for producing specialty Robusta coffee that garnered a score of 85.96, placing his entry among the Top 10 selected coffees in its category during the national competition held from May 29 to 31, 2026.
Their recognition highlights the growing competitiveness of Region XII's coffee industry and serves as an inspiration to fellow coffee farmers striving to produce high-quality, market-ready coffee. The achievement also reflects the potential of local coffee producers to excel in specialty coffee markets through dedication, innovation, and continuous quality improvement.
✏️📸 Ian Carbonell
🎨 Dyey Daquiado

04/06/2026

Reposted from: 12 Beat
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A local farmer secured a top spot at a national coffee competition here, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Soccsksargen’s coffee industry.
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐤, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 (𝐒𝐄𝐀) 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, which concluded May 31.

Tacan earned a cup score of 85.96 following a rigorous judging process that included green grading, roasting and cupping.
The event, held alongside the Bukidnon Coffee Festival from May 29 to 31, evaluated entries across three categories: Arabica, Robusta, and Excelsa.

The top winners from each category will represent the Philippines in the international round in Vietnam this August.
Local agricultural officials said the recognition reflects the potential of Region 12 producers to compete in specialty coffee markets through continuous quality improvement.

The annual competition aims to promote Southeast Asian coffee in the global market.
(photo courtesy of Ian Carbonell/ Tikad-PRDP RPCO XII)

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A local farmer secured a top spot at a national coffee competition here, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Soccsksargen’s coffee industry.

Mario Joey Tacan, from Polomolok, South Cotabato, placed sixth in the Robusta category at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Green Coffee Competition Philippine national round, which concluded May 31.

Tacan earned a cup score of 85.96 following a rigorous judging process that included green grading, roasting and cupping.

The event, held alongside the Bukidnon Coffee Festival from May 29 to 31, evaluated entries across three categories: Arabica, Robusta, and Excelsa.

The top winners from each category will represent the Philippines in the international round in Vietnam this August.

Local agricultural officials said the recognition reflects the potential of Region 12 producers to compete in specialty coffee markets through continuous quality improvement.

The annual competition aims to promote Southeast Asian coffee in the global market.

(photo courtesy of Ian Carbonell/ Tikad-PRDP RPCO XII)

02/06/2026

The Local Government Unit of Polomolok officially welcomed its newly appointed department heads following the oath-taking ceremony administered by Mayor Bernie D. Palencia.

Among those who formally assumed office is 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐀𝐠𝐫, who has been appointed as the new Municipal Agriculturist of the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 (𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐠).

The Office of the Municipal Agriculturist extends its congratulations to 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐀𝐠𝐫, and looks forward to his continued commitment and dedication in serving the agricultural community of Polomolok.

As the newly designated Municipal Agriculturist, Mr. Domaoan is expected to lead and strengthen the municipality’s agricultural programs, initiatives, and services in support of local farmers, fisherfolk, and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector. His leadership will play a vital role in advancing agricultural development and ensuring food security in the Municipality of Polomolok.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞! 🌾🚜

28/05/2026

#𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐠𝐈𝐧𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 -- 𝐃𝐨𝐠 & 𝐂𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 🐶🐱💉

The Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMAg) – Polomolok, headed by Municipal Agriculturist 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐀𝐠𝐫., in partnership with the Provincial Veterinary Office – South Cotabato, successfully conducted the 𝐃𝐨𝐠 & 𝐂𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 of Barangay Poblacion.

The successful conduct of the activity was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Provincial Veterinary Office – South Cotabato under the leadership of 𝐁𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐅. 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐃𝐕𝐌, and the Barangay Local Government Unit of Poblacion under the leadership of Barangay Captain 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧, whose support and coordination greatly contributed to the successful implementation of the program. The initiative was also supported by the Municipal Government of Polomolok under the administration of Mayor Bernie D. Palencia in promoting animal welfare and responsible pet ownership within the municipality.

Pet owners from the barangay actively participated and brought their pets to avail of the free veterinary services aimed at controlling the stray animal population and strengthening rabies prevention efforts for a safer and healthier community. 🩺🐾

Through collaborative efforts, OMAg Polomolok and the Provincial Veterinary Office – South Cotabato continue to work towards a healthier, safer, and rabies-free Polomolok for both people and animals. 💚

28/05/2026

📣𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | Ang 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭-𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐤, inubanan sa 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 - 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨, magpahigayon og 𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 alang sa mga baka, kalabaw, ug kanding sa nagkalain-laing barangay sa munisipyo alang sa Calendar Year 2026.

For further inquiries, please contact Mr. Samson C. Domaoan at 0956-036-6386 or visit our office at Miranda St., Brgy. Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato, beside DSWD 4P's building.

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21/05/2026

#𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐠𝐈𝐧𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 -- The 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 (𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐠) – 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐤, in partnership with the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞–𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨, successfully conducted blood sampling activities for the 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 (𝐑𝐀𝐒-𝐀𝐒𝐅) 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 as part of the municipality’s intensified efforts to protect the local swine industry.

Under the leadership of Mayor Bernie D. Palencia and Municipal Agriculturist 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐀𝐠𝐫, the activity aims to strengthen biosecurity measures and sustain the ASF-free status of swine populations in Polomolok through active surveillance and monitoring. Blood samples collected from selected swine farms will undergo laboratory testing to ensure the absence of African Swine Fever (ASF), a vital requirement for RAS-ASF certification.

The collaboration between OMAg Polomolok and the Provincial Veterinary Office–South Cotabato reflects the local government’s commitment to safeguarding the livelihood of hog raisers, ensuring food security, and supporting the continued growth and recovery of the livestock sector.

OMAg Polomolok also encourages all hog raisers to remain vigilant and continue practicing proper farm biosecurity measures while immediately reporting any unusual signs or illnesses among swine to the authorities.

Together, let us protect and strengthen the local livestock industry for a safer and more resilient agricultural community.

21/05/2026

𝐎𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐎𝐉𝐓) 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2026 🌱🎓

May 19, 2026 at the Municipal Nursery, Brgy. Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato

20/05/2026

𝐎𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐎𝐉𝐓) 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2026 🌱🎓

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 – 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐤 successfully conducted the OJT Culmination 2026 held at the Municipal Nursery, Brgy. Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato last May 19, 2026.

The activity served as a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and learning experiences of the student trainees from the participating schools:
• 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
• 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐜.

Present during the culmination were Municipal Mayor Bernie D. Palencia, Municipal Agriculturist 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐀𝐠𝐫, representative from the Office of the Youth Development Officer – South Cotabato, Youth Development Officer III 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚, who shared inspiring messages to encourage the youth in pursuing excellence, leadership, and service in the field of agriculture and community development.

The activity highlighted the importance of partnership between educational institutions and the local government in nurturing future agricultural professionals and empowering the youth through meaningful learning experiences.

14/05/2026

Sending warm greetings and best 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 wishes to 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐎 𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆, Admin Aide I on his special day! 🥳💚

Your dedication, and quiet commitment to service are truly appreciated by the entire OMAg Polomolok Family. Thank you for always being dependable and for contributing positively to the team and community. 🌱👏

Wishing you more blessings, more joyful moments, and continued strength in the years ahead!

14/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: May 13, 2026 | 𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐅 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 2026 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐋𝐎𝐊 🌾

Farmers from different barangays in Polomolok gathered yesterday at the Municipal Agriculture Organic Composting Facility in Upper Matin-ao, Silway 8 for the official distribution of certified RCEF Palay Seeds for Wet Season 2026 under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Program.

The activity was conducted in support of the municipality’s continued efforts to strengthen rice production and ensure that local farmers receive quality certified seeds for the upcoming planting season. Through the distribution of “Dekalidad na Binhing Palay,” farmers are expected to achieve improved productivity and higher rice yields.

The initiative was supported by Municipal Mayor Bernie D. Palencia, Committee Chairman on Agriculture 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐫., Municipal Agriculturist 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐀𝐠𝐫, and Rice Coordinator 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐲𝐧 𝐒. 𝐃𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬, 𝐑𝐀𝐠𝐫, whose continued commitment to the agricultural sector contributes to the advancement of farming communities in Polomolok.

The activity was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Agriculture, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), LGU Polomolok, and the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMAg) Polomolok in delivering programs that empower and uplift local farmers.