THE ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT by Maguindanao Province

Oil Palm and Rubber Seedlings Distribution Program THE ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT THEME:

TOTOong Serbisyo para sa Bayan!

Acknowledgement 1 1 The Provincial Government of Maguindanao under the leadership of GOVERNOR ESMAEL G. MANGUDADATU hereby acknowledges the support of those behind the realization of the project: Local Chief Executives of the thirty-six (36) Municipalities and their officials; Direct beneficiaries, OPAG, PBO, PPDO, and PEO Staff; DA- Maguindanao PAO Daud K. Lagasi and His Municipal Agricultural Officers (MAOs); other national and local offices concerned; and all the constituents of the province who were directly or indirectly involved in the project, Thank You for continuing to be one in this present administration in our Quest for BETTER MAGUINDANAO.

Overview 2 Maguindanao is basically an Agricultural Province. It is blessed with rich Agricultural resources for socio-economic development of approximately 65% of the populace. The quality of life of the farming communities depends much on how 2 the national and local government leadership develop the potentialities of the countryside. With the challenges brought in by the approval of the GATT and the BIMPEAGA which opens the door of the foreign countries for Philippine projects, the province as one of the potential producers of quality agricultural products notably can compete with other regions in the world. Towards this end, the government must invest some of its resources for the development of commercial and industrial crops. As an offshoot to the series of our validation and consultation relative to the suitability of Planting Oil Palm and Rubber, it was suggested that aside from rice and corn, the farmers should grow high value crops to augment their incomes. In the light of this, the rubber and oil palm seedlings distribution was proposed priority project.

Objectives 1. The general objective of this program is to reduce incidence of poverty by 3 distributing Oil Palm and Rubber seedlings to the poorest farmers in the thirty six (36) municipalities of the Province. 2. This seedling distribution program also aims to answer the problem for planting materials. Specifically, the program will hopefully serve as, viz: 3. To serve as demonstration farm to the farmers in different municipalities of the province the economic importance of the crop. 4. To help effect the poverty alleviation program of the provincial government thru Oil Palm and Rubber production as key towards economic stability among farming sector.

Human Resources Project Management Team Over-all Project Managers:

MOSIBICAK L. GUIABEL, MPA Provincial Agriculturist DAUD K. LAGASI, AL HADJ Provincial Agricultural Officer DAF-Maguindanao

Member:

PROVINCIAL STAFF Office of the Provincial Agriculturist MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURAL OFFICERS Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Table 1. List of Municipalities with respective Municipal Agricultural Offices MUNICIPALITIES

MUNICIPAL AGRICLTURAL OFFICERS

1. Ampatuan

Johordan B. Mamasapano

2. Barira

Ebrahim G. Abdullah

3. Buldon

Amendanio P. Sumalipao

4. Buluan

Abdulrajid M. Kalipapa

5. Datu Anggal Midtimbang

Hasim G. Nul

6. Datu Blah Sinsuat

Terry B. Posadas

7. Datu Hoffer

Ibrahim U. Kadil

8. Datu Montawal

Sangotin M. Macalangan

9. Datu Odin Sinsuat

Ahmad M. Lakim

10.

Datu Paglas

Roldan M. Obpon

11.

Datu Piang

Buntulay P. Angas

12.

Datu Sangki

Sumandal M. Angeles

13.

Datu Salibo

Moen Z. Usman

14.

Datu Daudi

Nanding D. Sayutin

15.

Datu Unsay

Midpantao P. Abedin

16.

Guindulungan

Baimon K. Alik

17.

Kabuntalan

Sukarno A. Kamid

18.

Matanog

Tahir M. Inding

19.

Mamasapano

Modrika A. Masukat

20.

Mangudadatu

Edwin M. Daniel

21.

North Upi

Dimasisil A. Kamid

22.

Norther Kabuntalan

Khalicudsaman U. Macog

23.

Pagalungan

Pagopok S. Mamalo

24.

Paglat

Salilagya P. Alang

25.

Pandag

Yusop B. Mamalindo

26.

Parang

Kadtugan A. Mamolindas

27.

Rajah Buayan

Mohidin M. Paidumama

28.

Salipada K. Pendatun

Wahab L. Sendad

29.

Shariff Aguak

Bainadia A. Baguindali

30.

Shariff Saidona Mustapha

Ruden S. Maliga

31.

South Upi

Rex M. Unsad

32.

Sultan Kudarat

Bedsok S. Salik

33.

Sultan Mastura

Ibrahim U. Alimpang

34.

Sultan Sa Barongis

Ronjamin M. Maulana

35.

Talayan

Aleon A. Mansol

36.

Sultan Sumagka

Gayao K. Nok

Qualification of the Recipient Each of the recipients should have these minimum qualifications in order to avail this free oil palm seedlings: a. A bona fide resident of the province; b. Must belong to the poorest of the poor farmers (To be assessed by the Provincial Team); c. Must have a minimum area of at least two (2) hectares allotted for oil palm plantation; d. Must be willing to undergo series of trainings and workshops for oil palm production; and e. Must be willing to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Provincial Government and a contract with the AGUMIL.

Oil Palm Seedling Distribution Guidelines Series of activities were done such as: 1. Orientation of beneficiaries, all MAOâ&#x20AC;&#x;s and Provincial Staff on Cultural Practices of Oil Palm. 2. Signing of MOA with the BH Corporation and Company and Governor Esmael G. Mangudadadtu on August 23, 2010. 3. Consultation meeting with PAO and the staff of OPAg regarding strategies of implementation, re: - Coordination - Selection of beneficiaries - Social Preparation

The Oil Palm and Rubber Seedling Distribution This Oil Palm and Rubber seedlings Distribution is one of the priority project of the present administration under the leadership of Governor Esmael G. Mangudadatu about Eight Million (PhP 8,000,000.00) Pesos was appropriated by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for the purchase of Oil Palm Seedlings and another Two Millio (PhP 2,000,000.00) Pesos for rubber. As stipulated in the marketing Agreement signed between B.H. and Associates of Makilala Cotabato and the Provincial Governor, the mentioned corporation will supply 30,000 hills of Oil Palm seedlings and that the remaining 10,000 pieces/hills be supplied by CENCOT and General Services based in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. On Rubber Seedlings, JRMC Nursery of Saging, Makilala, Cotabato signed Marketing Agreement with the governor of the Province to supply 100,000 pieces/hills of PB 260 variety with a ttal cost of Two Million (PhP 2,000,000.00) Pesos only. To date, there were 20,825 hills of Oil Palm Seedlings distributed to *municipalities while the remaining 9,175 hills will be distributed to *remaining LGU‟s with balances and **LGU‟s with no delivery. On the distribution of Rubber Seedlings to the Seven (7) target LGU‟s, 42,047 hills were distributed to date. Some of the problems encountered in the distribution of seedlings are: (1) Loading labor, (2) Lack of Crude Oil to fuel Damp Trucks of the province, and (3) Slow preparation of land for planting by beneficiaries.

Recipient Municipalities of Oil Palm and Rubber Seedlings by Municipality MUNICIPALITIES

OIL PALM (No. of Seedlings) 1,040

RUBBER (No. of Seedlings) -

2. Barira

3. Buldon

400*

4. Buluan

200

5. Datu Anggal Midtimbang

6. Datu Blah Sinsuat

7. Datu Hoffer

600*

8. Datu Montawal

1,040

9. Datu Odin Sinsuat

1,040

1. Ampatuan

10.

Datu Paglas

880*

11.

Datu Piang

700*

12.

Datu Sangki

1,040

13.

Datu Salibo

14.

Datu Daudi

600*

15.

Datu Unsay

16.

Guindulungan

17.

Kabuntalan

***

18.

Matanog

19.

Mamasapano

990*

20.

Mangudadatu

1,150

21.

North Upi

1,040

15,070

22.

Norther Kabuntalan

250*

23.

Pagalungan

1,040

24.

Paglat

2,080

25.

Pandag

480

26.

Parang

27.

Rajah Buayan

1,040

28.

Salipada K. Pendatun

1,040

29.

Shariff Aguak

***

14,077*

30. Shariff Mustapha 31. South Upi

Saidona

32.

Sultan Kudarat

520*

12,500*

33.

Sultan Mastura

800*

34.

Sultan Sa Barongis

548*

35.

Talayan

750*

36.

Sultan Sumagka

1,040

20,825

42,047

TOTAL Legend:

*LGU with balances due to slow preparation of land for planting by beneficiaries. ** LGU with no delivery due to no prepared land for planting by the beneficiaries. *** Waived to other Municipality -No allocation

Ceremonial Signing of Marketing Agreements on the Procurement of Oil Palm and Rubber Seedlings Ceremonial signing on Marketing Agreement between Provincial Governor Esmael G. Mangudadatu of Maguindanao and BH & Associates, Inc. on the procurement of Oil Palm was conducted last August 15, 2010 at BBGM Restaurant, Buluan, Maguindanao. The activity was witnessed by the different head of offices such as Provincial Administrator Engr. Tunga, Provincial Agricultural Officer Daud Lagasi, Provincial Agriculturist Mosibicak Guiabel and former Provincial Treasurer Mamakan Latip. In this same manner, the Provincial Government and JRMC Rubber Nursery signed their Marketing Agreement on the procurement of Rubber seedlings last December 8, 2010. During these two signings, it was agreed that the BH Corporation will be providing 30,000 seedlings of Oil Palm; while, the JRMC Rubber Nursery will be distributing 100,000 seedlings of Rubber.

Orientation of Municipal Agricultural Officers on Cultural Practices of Oil Palm The Municipal Agricultural Officers (MAO) was oriented on the cultural 8 practices of Oil Palm by the manager of the BH Corporation the legitimate supplier of the seedlings at Le Reve Makilala, Cotabato. The two (2) day orientation was conducted, rigidly discussed the economic importance, agronomic characteristics, and the basic cultural management of the commodity. The orientation composed of lecture type wherein the resource speaker distributed the instructional materials and discussed. And hands on or Field activity in which the participants see for themselves the agronomic characteristics and some physiology of the crop. They also actually see the applied cultural management of the commodity in the oil palm plantation. The consultant of the provincial government on oil palm production Datu Tungal Piang, did one day quick orientation to more observance of important management of the commodity to ensure proper planting and other care and management of oil palm. The participants were able to know the different methods of planting and hands on the field lay outing of each method. After the orientation, the MAOs were properly equipped with the technology on Oil Palm Planting. Partial schedules on series of trainings on the actual beneficiaries of the project were also deliberated and agreed.

Ceremonial Distribution of Oil Palm and Rubbers Seedlings 12 On October 10, 2010, after the delivery of Ulat sa Bayan of the Provincial Governor, the ceremonial distribution of the Oil Palm and Rubber seedlings was held at the Municipal Ground, Buluan, Maguindanao. The activity was witnessed by both the executive and legislative bodies of the provincial government with the participation of the different local government units and line agencies. The provincial governor pronounced that he will be distributing these seedlings to the entire 36 municipalities for free when the recipient met the set qualifications.

The Distribution Site Hauling of Oil Palm Seedlings for distribution to 36 Municipalities.

B.H. Corporation Oil Palm Nursery a source of seedlings

Hauling of Rubber Seedlings for distribution to 7 Municipalities in the Province.

Annexes

BRIEF BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION ON OIL PALM Oil palm is a plant that belongs to a family of more than 3,000 palm species, some of these are the Coconut, the Date palm, and other decorative palms. Among these palm species, Oil palm ranks most productive in terms of economic importance. Comparing it to coconut, Oil palm produces at least 10 times more. There are two species of oil palm, one originating in Africa, the “ Elaeis Guineesis” also known as the African Palm”, hence, locally referred to as” African” The original oil palm „‟African” was less productive in terms of oil content compared to hybrid variety today. It was then bred, cross-bred, and still being recross-bred to obtain better characteristics such as early maturing, more oil production (heaver), promiscuity, more bunch production, drought tolerance, suitable to high elevation, low height increment, and many others. In Africa alone, there are different varieties of oil palm. Varietal names were dependent on their location or where they are found. The oil palm hybrid utilized today is called “Tenere”. This variety was produced from a cross of “DURA” and “ Pisifere”. Dura has thin mesocarp and thick sheels covering the seed, while Pisifera has very thick mesocarp and almost no seed-highly sterile. As mentioned, the Dura and Pisifera carry the name where they are found. For the Dura, the most utilized variety grown in Indonesia at the Bogor Garden, in Deli also came from Africa. Pisifera, comes directly from Africa, either Ghana, Ekona, Tanzania, Nigeria, Yagambi, La Me‟or experimental station like AVROS. The American palm is also utilized in crossbreeding because of certain characteristics.

Today, the seedlings available in the oil palm nurseries in the Philippines imported from different countries. It is also product of different crosses. The first oil palm planted commercially in the country came from Malaysia sometime in the middle of 1960‟s. It carries the name “Chemara”. Through continuous breeding, palms with much better characteristics have been produced and are available now in private nurseries.

OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS 1. FARMER ASSOCIATIONS/COOPERATIVE/RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/RIC Name of Association

No. of Organized

No. Members

1. Rural Youth Development

1,140

2. Rural Improvement Club

1,134

3. Farmer Associations/Cooperatives

2,400

2. MINDANAO RURAL DEVELOPMENT (MRDP) MRDP2 SUB-PROJECTS

STATUS Complete On-Going Under Procurement

RURAL INFRA No. Amount (PhP M)

MRDP SUB-PROJECTS CFAD NRM No.

42.274

32 3

Amount (PhP M) 10.500 0.750

3.175

13.050

33.714

87.580

166.742

24.300

No.

TOTAL No.

Amount (PhP M)

Amount (PhP m) 7.000

7.000

103

198.042

Under Review Under Preparation

Farmers Field School under World Food Program 3. RICE-BASED FARMING SYSTEM Farmers Field School is a Season-Long training with 35 farmer participants per site, discussing the useful technical and practical information on cultural practices and management of rice production, featuring the Agro-Eco System Analysis (AESA) involving land preparation, raising of healthy seedlings, fertilization, water management, pests and diseases management. The methodology used was Integrated Pest Management (IPM) because it is low cost technology, practical and environmental friendly approach; however, use of pesticides is the last recourse in times of emergency.

This field school is an onsite and hands on farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x; practical classes were Agricultural Technologist, serves as facilitator, teach the farmers in using the AESA in both identifying and recommending appropriate course of action on pest, diseases, water, nutrients problem and factors that lead to yield reduction or even failure of the rice farmers.

Farmers Practical Classes: Farmer Practical Farming Classes were conducted in 7 sites with 210 participants successfully completed the season-long training course under the World Food Program. Farm and home visits by the ATs/extensionists remain an effective technology transfer strategy. Demonstration farm was also part of the activity that aims to showcase modern Agri-technology to the neighboring barangays.

Farmers Field School 2010

1. 2. 3. 4.

MUNICIPALITY

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

STATUS

Datu Piang Talayan Datu Piang Guindulungan

Graduated

210 Farmers

TOTAL

List of Agricultural Technologist Municipality

Agricultural Technologist

1. Buluan

Kabai K. Kasim & Malaida A. Ebrahim

2. Datu Anggal Midtimbang

Norodin G. Bacar

3. Datu Saudi

Baitem N. Luna, Ali Luna, & Josie B. Patak

4. Datu Unsay 5. Guindulungan 6. Mamasapano

9 Saguira A. Belongan Mory A.Kanakan & Salama G. Kadon

7. Talayan

Esmael M. Dampas/Mohamad D. Salim

8. Talitay

Zega A. Malawan.