contents... 03 Objectives 04 Congress Host 08 Messages 19 2015 & 2016 Resolutions 22 Congress Program/ Schedule 44 List of Exhibitors 47 Acknowledgment 48 Working Committees
26 SOBIC Profile 38 Boyaks Success Story 54 DA chief meets SOX local officials 56 PH must achieve rice sufficiency 28 Banana Benefits
40 Most Delicious Ways to
Use Up Overripe Bananas
34 High Value Crops
Development Program (HVCDP)
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The 2016 Regional Banana Congress aims to present and discuss the following: • Philippine Banana Industry Situation and Challenges • SOCCSKSARGEN Banana Industry Council (SOBIC) Accomplishment Report • SOCCSKSARGEN Food Security Program and Major Infra Project: Updates in Support to the Banana Industry • Pests and Diseases Control: A Small Scale Grower’s Experience • Market Trends For Lakatan and Cardaba Banana • ASEAN Economic Integration Challenges and Opportunities with Emphasis on Banana Industry • Export Potentials of SOCCSKSARGEN Bananas • Good Agricultural Practices for Banana Production and GAP Farm Certification • Natural Farming System for Banana • Production Support System for Banana: Irrigation/Water System for Banana & Philippine National Standards for Banana and GAP Certification • Shipping Protocols - Safe Handling of Perishable Products • Regulations and Mandate for Transport of Perishable Agriproducts • Policies on Water Allocation for Small Banana Growers • Micro Financing Program for Banana • Financing Windows for Banana Production • Crop Insurance on Banana and Other High Value Crops • Infrastructure and Enterprise Support for Banana Industry • Market Requirements and Standards • Market Opportunities of Banana Chips POSITIONING SOCCSKSARGEN BANANA THROUGH IMPROVED LOGISTICS AND MARKETING FACILITATION
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CONGRESS HOST Department of Agriculture
Office of the Regional Executive Director Bananas have been with us since the dawn of human history, and are one food that we have been eating for tens of thousands of years. Health and wellness websites suggest that banana is one of the most natural foods for us and it rarely presents a problem in terms of digestion. This is one of the reasons why banana is a hit not just in the domestic market, but also in the international scene. With this, the Department of Agriculture is always opening doors for the banana industry stakeholders like gathering them in a parley and meeting their best ideas to ensure the industry’s continuous upsurge and advancement. The Regional Banana Congress is a pavement for you, our banana growers and other industry players, to further appreciate the importance of this regionwide convention where you will be able to learn not just new banana farming technologies but more importantly new and potential market opportunities for this one of the most-traded commodities in the world. Also, this congress will surely give you solutions in addressing issues that confront the industry such as the occurrences of pests and diseases. This gathering will also serve as an opportunity where everyone is expected to help in the crafting of policies and proposals with the goal of maintaining the optimum development of this sector. In 2013, SOCCSKSARGEN Region contributed 13.71% in the nationwide production of banana. Hoping that we will be inspired by this data and continue to soar high and achieve greater heights of excellence. I congratulate the SOCCSKSARGEN Banana Industry Council of Region 12 ( SOBIC 12), Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Council 12 (RAFC 12) headed by Chairman Dionisio Bautista and the whole team of Department of Agriculture 12 for keeping the banana industry in the pedestal through the realization of this significant activity. Mabuhay ang mga magsasaka ng saging sa Rehiyon Dose!
CARLENE C. COLLADO OIC
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SOCCSKSARGEN
Banana Industry Council (SOBIC) In behalf of SOCCSKSARGEN BANANA INDUSTRY COUNCIL, I would like to congratulate every Bananero who toiled in his farm from dawn to dusk and to everyone who in one way or the other have taken an active role during the production, transport and marketing of bananas. Our efforts together enabled us, the banana industry players to bring to the homes and tables of our consumers a nutritious, world class yet affordable foodstuff. Today marks a milestone in our industry as we Bananeros will look back what transpired during the year that passed, learn valuable lessons that it taught us and look forward with much hope and optimism knowing that we are better equipped now to deal with the challenges that will confront us in the future. Let us not forget in this occasion to thank God, the Almighty who continually blessed our farms despite the long drought that struck our land and allowed most of our crops to survive and bear fruit. Let us celebrate and savor the festivities that our partners in government have prepared for us especially the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 12 headed by RED Engr. Mila Casis and the rest of the DA-RFO12 family. This two day affair must strengthen the bond of friendship and camaraderie, open up opportunities and teach us new and modern ways to grow our crops. I wish to thank the DA Family headed by our very own, Hon. Secretary Emmanuel F. Pinol for their untiring support in ensuring the success of this occasion and to the development of the banana industry. To everyone, thank you and let us continue to work harder so that we can deliver to the homes and tables of our consumers here and abroad premium quality bananas at an affordable price. Mabuhay tayong lahat. God bless.
ECCLESIASTES Y. ROQUE, JR. Chairman, SOBIC
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MESSAGES Department of Agriculture
Office of the Secretary
My warmest congratulations to the SOCCSKSARGEN Banana Industry Council and the Provincial Local Government Units of Region 12 for the successful staging of this 2016 Regional Banana Congress. Your theme “Positioning SOCCSKSARGEN Bananas through Improved Logistics and Market Facilitation” reflects the boundless enthusiasm and firm determination of Region 12’s banana stakeholders to strengthen the local banana industry so that it can leapfrog from its current No. 3 position to No.1 banana producer in the country. The whole country shares that same excitement and optimism as our people embrace our new government’s call for far-reaching changes in our politics, economy and society. Indeed, now is the time to think out of the box and explore fundamental innovations in doing agriculture and I’m happy that the SOCCSKSARGEN Banana Industry is doing its share by exploring new products and innovations, including organic bananas; keeping fusarium and other diseases at bay, strengthening the value chain and broadening local and global markets. I therefore hope that this Congress will inspire all the participants in this symposium not only to share their knowledge, insights and resources but also strike bold and innovative partnerships towards a globally collaborative, productive and sustainable banana industry.
EMMANUEL F. PIÑOL Secretary
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Local Government of Sultan Kudarat
Office of the Governor
I am sincerely conveying my warm felicitations to the organizers, participants and sponsors of the 2016 Regional Banana Congress in Region XII. Your theme which is, “Positioning SOCCSKSARGEN Bananas Through Improved Logistics and Market Facilitation” manifests your strong determination and positive response to the big challenge the banana industry in the country has to hurdle over the past months because of the effect of El Niňo onslaught along with some plethora of problems, including stricter standards for chemicals by some export markets, multinational banana firms in Mindanao expanding to other countries and other pests and diseases. Our region ranks third in banana plantation in the country and by our collective strivings, we could excel farther. As one of the executive officers in our region, I look forward that the banana industry will draw more support from both government and private sectors because this is very promising in boosting our economy. Let us altogether join hands in finding ways to improve the price of bananas, improve its productivity, reduce the cost of production and marketing and address policy and institutional issues that affect the industry. These are the requisites that will put the banana industry in our region in a strong and strategic position. Congratulations and Mabuhay!
DATU PAX S. MANGUDADATU, AL HAJ, PhD
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MESSAGES Local Government of North Cotabato
Office of the Governor
Cotabato leads the region in terms of banana production, recording a little more than 630 thousand metric tons last year, more than half of the region’s total banana production of more than 1 million metric tons. But it has not been easy, especially with the El Niño experience last year. Not only the small banana farmers were affected by the drought caused by the weather phenomenon. Even the multinational companies – Dole-Stanfilco, Lapanday, and Sumifro – bore the brunt of the dry spell. Province-wide, more than 3 thousand farmers and 2 thousand plus hectares of banana were affected, leading to a loss of almost P430 million. Together with the Department Agriculture, the provincial government spent P7.6 million for cloud seeding operation from February to May 2016. Tissue culture banana plantlets were distributed to replace those that were destroyed by the drought, along with the provision of drums, polyethylene house, and water pumps by the DA to mitigate the effects of the dry spell. With so many of our people depending on banana for their livelihood, whether as planters themselves or as workers in the big multinational plantations, we cannot simply step aside and let the weather phenomenon take its toll. In keeping with our advocacy, “Serbisyong Totoo”, we will continue to provide support to the banana industry, this being not only a source of income for our people but also a source of hope for their children, future leaders of our province, our region, even our country in various fields. That for us is true service to the people, “Serbisyong Totoo” sa bayan: ensuring a stable present and building a better future.
EMMYLOU “LALA” J. TALIÑO-MENDOZA
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Local Government of South Cotabato
Office of the Governor
My heartfelt felicitations to the heads and members of the Department of Agriculture-RFO XII as you conduct this year’s Regional Banana Congress on September 15-16,2016 at Phela Grande Convention Center, General Santos City. We are indeed delighted to see our region grow into a more dynamic and developed community particularly on the production of Bananas. Your theme, “Positioning SOCCSKSARGEN Bananas through improved logistics and market facilitation” is a standing witness of your aspiration to come together and work as one to make banana industry remain competitive in the market especially as it faces the Global market and the ASEAN Economic Integration. I therefore urge all of you to carry this commitment in your effort to overcome challenges and opportunities that the banana industry is facing right now. Have a successful and productive conference. Congratulations and Padayon sa Pag-Uswag!
DAISY P. AVANCE FUENTES Provincial Governor
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MESSAGES Local Government of Sarangani Province
Office of the Governor
I would like to extend my congratulations to the organizers, the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, the High Value Crops Development Program, SOCCSKSARGEN Banana Industry Council and the Provincial Local Government Units for bringing the 2016 Regional Banana Congress to our doorstep. Among others, banana stands out as one of our top commodities and this summit is the best avenue for all of us to be updated on today’s trend in both the local and international scene. With the theme “Positioning SOCCSKSARGEN Bananas through Improved Logistics and Market Facilitation” this activity is indeed an indispensable step towards strengthening and widening opportunities for the industry in our region. The need to capacitate our local producers and traders make it more significant as to enable them to meet global standards and sustainability. God bless SOCCSKSARGEN!
STEVE CHIONGBIAN SOLON
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City Government of Gen. Santos
Office of the City Mayor
My warmest greetings and congratulations to the Department of Agriculture Region 12 and Provincial Local Government Units of Region 12 and participants to the 2016 Regional Banana Congress. With the theme,: “Positioning SOCCSKSARGEN Bananas through improved logistics and market facilitation,� I am anticipating that this congress will invigorate the banana industry of the region as it brings out dynamic discussions and discourse on the latest development and innovations on the emergence of various concerns relative to the sustainability of banana crop production, the pest and disease control, the banana crop value chain productivity, climate change, market opportunities and how to compete in the global market. I understand that the Philippine banana industry is currently one of the top agricultural export earners. Its demand worldwide is increasing and its prospect in both the domestic and foreign market has resulted in greater expansion for banana plantation. This is crucial and gathering like this will be commensurate by proven practices and stories of success. With this I would like to encourage you to lavishly take chances of what this congress can give. And get ready as you take another milestone in your banana production!
RONNEL C. RIVERA
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MESSAGES Agricultural Training Institute
Regional Training Center 12 On behalf of the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center XII, I would like to express my warmest greetings to all the guests and participants of this Banana Congress 2016! With your theme, ‘Positioning SOCCSKSARGEN Bananas thru Improved Logistics and Market Facilitation, I wish you fruitful discussions and exchanging of success stories and best practices. Always remember to turn challenges into greater opportunities to build stronger partnerships. Let us live by the common truth that it is only in cooperation that we can ultimately achieve our goals. May you never get tired of striving to be better banana farmers of this generation and continue competing to the world. We at ATI can only commit to provide you quality extension services, help you build your dreams and make them come true to make your lives better. More power to you and we wish you well for the entire duration of the Congress. May I leave a challenge to everyone that after this convention, can we expect for a stronger and stable Banana industry in SOCCSKSARGEN? In general, I am hoping that you will enjoy General Santos City and the rest of the activities prepared for you.
ABDUL I. DAYA-AN
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2016 CONGRESSRESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 1 A Resolution requesting the Agriculture Credit Policy Council (ACPC) to TRANSFER THE Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP) funds FROM PEOPLES CREDIT FINANCING CORPORATION (pcfc) to the LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Resolution No. 2 A RESOLUTION URGING THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE/PHIL. STATISTICS AUTHORITY TO IMMEDIATELY UPDATE AND VALIDATE LIST OF FARMERS IN THE REGISTRY SYSTEM FOR BASIC SECTORS IN AGRICULTURE (RSBSA), SO THAT LEGITIMATE AND EXISTING FARMERS CAN AVAIL OF THE INSURANCE SERVICES OF PHILIPPINE CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION (PCIC).
Resolution No. 3 A Resolution urging the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGIONAL FIELD OFFICE 12 (DA-RFO12) to immediately address issues and concerns (copy attached) raised and discussed during the “REGIONAL BANANA FORUM” held last November 24, 2015 at the HOF Mansion, Balindog, Kidapawan City which was facilitated by DA HVCC & AMAD headed by Dr. Jocelyn F. Torres.
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2015 RESOLUTION SOCCSKSARGEN BANANA INDUSTRY COUNCIL REGION 12
Resolution No. 001-15, S. 2015 RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGIONAL FIELD OFFICE 12 (DA RFO12) AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES VARIOUS SUPPORT MEASURES TO LAKATAN BANANA INDUSTRY OF REGION 12 Whereas, Lakatan Banana is one of the High Value Commercial Crop being grown and produced in SOCCSKSARGEN, especially in the towns of Magpet and Makilala and the City of Kidapawan; Whereas, there are approximately one thousand five hundred (1,500) hectares of farmlands planted to lakatan banana in North Cotabato with a weekly production of six hundred sity (660) tons or 20,000 crates being shipped out from the ports of Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City and General Santos City to Manila and other key cities in the country; Whereas, the Lakatan Banana Industry in North Cotabato has huge contribution to the economy of the province in terms of generating employment and in the development especially in the rural areas; Whereas, in most instances the lakatan banana buyers and shippers encountered problems such as spoilage and ripening due to lack of necessary facilities in the pre loading area, mishandling in the port area and in the sea vessel, delays in loading among others; Whereas, some causes of the problems being mentioned includes lack of transit shed at the port area, unavailability of ventilated container vans dedicated to fresh cargo like bananas, pineapples and vegetables, the mixing of different kinds of cargoes inside dry container vans, the absence of area or space in the cargo vessel solely dedicated to vans containing fresh products like bananas and other fruits preferably far from engine room. Now therefore for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and upon motion by Luis T. Chua, and duly seconded by Angel M. Cervantes, Jr. BE IT; RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGIONAL FIELD OFFICE 12 (DA RFO12) will;
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1. Make representations with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for the Construction of transit sheds for fruit and other perishable agriculture products at Makar Wharf, General Santos City. The sheds will protect the fresh cargoes from being exposed to the elements while waiting the scheduled loading time.
2. Make representations with the Department of Transportation and Communication and other concerned agencies to require cargo shipping companies to provide enough ventilated vans to cater to the growing needs of banana shippers. This is part of the preparations to our entry into the ASEAN Economic integration and good agriculture practice.
3. Make representations with the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and other concerned agencies to require cargo shipping vessels to designate perishable cargo zones on board their vessels most preferably away from engine room areas or other areas that generates heat.
4. Will include in their support program to the Banana Industry, the procurement of one hundred (100) units of ventilated vans to complement those that will be provided by the private shipping companies.
Resolve finally, to forward copy of this resolution to all identified agencies, The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 12 (DA RFO12), the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Regional Agri Fishery Council (RAFC) for information and action; Unanimously Approved this 13 th day of May 2015 in General Santos City, Philippines.
Signed: ECCLESIASTES Y. ROQUE, JR. Chairman, SOBIC
ANGEL M. CERVANTES, JR. Secretary to the Board
LUIS T. CHUA President North Cotabato Banana Growers Association
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CONGRESS SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES September 15, 2016 - Day 1 7:30 – 9:00AM
9:01-9:30AM
Registration Ribbon Cutting and Opening of the Exhibits Opening PROGRAM Invocation Invocation & National Anthem, DA Hymn Acknowledgment of Participants
DANILO M. CENTILLAS Chief, AMAD
Welcome Remarks
HON. RONNEL RIVERA Mayor, General Santos City
Message of Support to the Banana Industry
HON. STEVE C. SOLON
Event Overview/Declaration for the Opening of the Congress
MR. DIONISIO D. BAUTISTA
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
DIR. CARLENE C. COLLADO
Message
SEC. EMMANUEL F. PIÑOL
Chairman, RAFC-12
Chairman, RAFC-12
OIC Regional Executive Director
Department of Agriculture
Session 1: Industry Overview 9:31 – 9:50am
9:51-10:10AM
10:11 – 11:30am
Philippine Banana Industry Situation and Challenges
USEC. EVELYN LAVIÑA
SOCCSKSARGEN Banana Industry Council (SOBIC) Accomplishment Report
ANGEL M. CERVANTES JR.
SOCCSKSARGEN Food Security Program and Major Infra Project Updates in Support to the Banana Industry
ENGR. GINALYN FE C. CACHUELA
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Undersecretary for Agribusiness and HVCDP Secretary, SOBIC
Project Manager, DASOCCSKSARGEN ADPO
11:31 – 11:50am
11:51 – 12:10am
Pests and Diseases Control: A Small Scale Grower’s Experience
ECCLESIASTES Y. ROQUE, JR.
Open Forum
Moderator: Ms. Eleanor C. Saguigit
Chairman, SOBIC/Banana Grower
Session 2: Marketing Updates 12:11 – 12:30Pm
Market Trends For Lakatan and Cardaba Banana
LUIS T. CHUA SR.
12:31 – 1:00pm
LUNCH BREAK/PRESS CONFERENCE
RAFIS 12
1:01 - 1:20pm
ASEAN Economic Integration Challenges and Opportunities with Emphasis on Banana Industry
DIR. ROMEO MONTENEGRO
1:21 – 1:40pm
Export Potentials of SOCCSKSARGEN Bananas
MR. LEONARD FLORES DTI 12
1:40 – 2:00pm
Open Forum
Moderator: Dr. Lucita Daval
President, North Cotabato Banana Growers and Traders Association
Mindanao Development Authority
Session 3: Technology Updates and Certification 2:00 – 2:30pm
2:31-2:50pm
Good Agricultural Practices for Banana Production and GAP Farm Certification
MR. GLENN VILLACUER
Natural Farming System for Banana
MR. DENNIS BIALEN
BAFS Inspector
Manager, DLB Bantay Kalikasan
2:51-3:10pm
3:11-3:30pm 3:31 – 3:50pm
Production Support System Irrigation/ Water System for Banana
MR. DENNIS ALEJANDRO
Philippine National Standards for Banana and GAP Certification
DR. JOHN B. PASCUAL
Open Forum
Moderator: MS. THERESE FAITH L. GAVAN, OPAg Sarangani
Sales Technician, Macondray Plastics Regional BAFS Focal Person
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CONGRESS SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Session 4: Shipping Logistics and Protocols 3:51-4:10pm 4:01-4:20pm
Shipping Protocols - Safe Handling of Perishable Products Policies and Regulations Shipping Lines Airline Company
4:21-4:40pm
Regulations and Mandate for Transport of Perishable Agri-products
MR. LUIS A. CUISON Philippine Ports Authority
MR. JACINTO JALA President, Phil. Liner Shippers Assoc.
MR. CARLOS M. SERRANO, JR. Customer Service Officer, PAL Gensan City Cargo Office
MR. MANUEL I. BETAIZAR Asst. Regional Director, OIC RD, LTO 12
4:41-5:00pm
Implementation of Small Scale Irrigation DIR. SONIA M. SALGUERO Director, BSWM Projects (SSIP) in support to High Value Crop Dev’t. Program (HVCDP) of DA
5:01 – 5:30pm
Open Forum
Moderator: Ms. Eleanor C. Saguigit
5:31pm
FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
SOBIC and CLGU General Santos
September 16, 2016 - Day 2 Session 5: Credit / Financing / Insurance Program 8:00-8:30am
Micro Financing Program for Banana
RUMINA GIL Information Officer IV, Agriculture Credit Policy Council
8:318:50am
Financing Windows for Banana Production
DANTE M. ABAD Head, Lending Center LBP General Santos City
MR. GUILLERMO L. CARISMA President, Cooperative Bank of Cotabato
9:11-9:40am
9:41 – 10:00AM
10:01 – 10:20am
Crop Insurance on Banana and Other High Value Crops
MR. BONIFACIO PALES Regional Manager Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation Region XII
Infrastructure and Enterprise Support for Banana Industry
MS. ARACELI M. MORANO
Open Forum
Moderator: Ms. Maricel E. Frando, DA-12, ESETS/Mr. Rey Lumaque, PRDP RPCO 12
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Deputy Project Director PRDP-PSO
Session 6: Market Matching 9:21 – 10:00am
10:00-10:20am
Market Requirements and Standards
MS. MARI MISHELEEN DELA CRUZ
Market Opportunities of Banana Chips
MR. Emmanuel Zamoras
Senior Category Manager, Rustans Supercenter, Inc.
Manager, MAGIRCO
MR. Lawrence T. Abing Proprietor, LTA Foods
10:21 – 10:40am
One on One Market Matching
DA AMAD 12, SOBIC
10:41 – 11:30pm
Presentation and Adoption of Congress Resolutions
RAFC, SOBIC
11:30 – 12:00pm
Synthesis
ENGR. JOCELYN F. TORRES
12:01-1:00pm
Lunch
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SOCCSKSARGEN BANANA INDUSTRY COUNCIL
“Uplifting the lives of the small banana growers” • Organized by DA RFO12AMAD & convened last May 13, 2015 (Regional Banana Congress) • Act as advisory body to DA RFO-12 on matters related to the Banana Industry • Members are representatives from Provincial Banana Growers and Stakeholders Associations of Region 12
2015-2016 Officers CHAIRMAN ECCLESIASTES Y. ROQUE, JR. - North Cotabato VICE CHAIRPERSON ELEANOR C. SAGUIGUIT - Sarangani Province SECRETARY JESUS PAGADOR - South Cotabato TREASURER GASPAR W. MANGGARON - General Santos City AUDITOR LUIS T. CHUA - North Cotabato P.I.O. ARNOLD A. GUERRERO - Sultan Kudarat Secretary to the BOARD ANGEL M. CERVANTES, JR. North Cotabato
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Accomplishments: 1.
Conducted a study on market potential for Central and Western Visayas based of latest population count – Cebu Island – 5,000 crates/week – Bohol Island – 100 crates/week – Siquijor – 80 crates/week – Negros Island – 6,400 crates/week – Panay Island – 4,300 crates/week
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Participated in the Trade Mission and Market Exposure to Cebu City and Tagbilaran City – July 13-17, 2015 – The trade mission enabled the farmer leaders to gain firsthand information on the market situation, quality standards, term of payments, distribution channels and many more. The information was relayed back to the growers and traders in the respective areas resulting to higher awareness among growers to improve farm practices in production of bananas.
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SOCCSKSARGEN BANANA INDUSTRY COUNCIL : Accomplishments
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Become a member of Task Force for Makar Port Development, a multi-sectoral body under SOCCSKSARGEN ADPO-representing the Banana Shippers. The Task Force coordinates and monitors the projects being implemented at the Makar, General Santos City Wharf.
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Submitted to RAFC Omnibus Resolution requesting the following; - Provision of Transit shed for perishable items at Makar Port - Provision/acquisition of ventilated vans - Designation of “perishable cargo zones” in cargo vessels
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Conducted Seminar in the Province of Palawan on “Good Agriculture Practices on Banana Production” by our Chairman Eccleasiastes Y. Roque, Jr. upon the invitation of Mr. Jose Seward Sapalo of the Palawan Economic Development Council. The seminar was held in Puetro Princesa City, Palawan.
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Participated in the “Regional Banana Forum” held last November 24, 2015 at the HOF Mansion, Balindog, Kidapawan City facilitated by DA-RFO12 AMAD & HVCC headed by Dr. Jocelyn F. Torres. Issues and concerns affecting the banana industry in the region were raised and the possible actions to address those issues and concerns and responsible persons were also identified.
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Mua-an Farmers Producers Cooperative Brgy. Mua-an, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato CDA REGISTRATION NO.9520-12020999 Dated 01/09/12
VISION
“ Kami nga mga Opisyales ug Miyembro sa Mua-an Farmers Producers Cooperative, usa ka mauswagon nga kooperatiba, nga inilang tigtumod sa saging ug ubang abot sa kaumahan, nga adunay respituhay, matinud-anon ug malahutayon nga mga Opisyales ug Miyembro, inubanan sa panalangin sa Dios”.
MISSION
“Pinaagi sa kinaugalingon ug pinasahing pagpaningkamot, mohimo ug pinakamaayo ug de kalidad nga mga product ug serbisyo alang sa mga miyembro ug sa nasud.”
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The MU-UAN FARMERS PRODUCERS COOPRATIVE (MFPC) is composed of farmers from Brgy. Mu-uan, Kidapawan City. The said farmers are engaged in the production of Cardava and Lakatan Bananas. MFPC was registered with the Cooperative Development Authority and started operation in September 2011. Right now, it has sixty six (66) members and has a total production area of three hundred (300) hectares planted with Lakatan Bananas. Every month, MFPC is producing an average of three hundred (300) metric tons of Lakatan Bananas packed in ten thousand (10,000) crates. Those Bananas are shipped to cities of Manila, Cebu, IloIlo and Bacolod. To support the members, MFPC has put up a temporary packing plant in Brgy. Mu-uan, Kidapawan where the Bananas are cleaned, classified, placed in wooden crates and loaded to hauling trucks for shipment via the ports of Cagayan de Oro, Davao or General Santos Cities. To answer for its transport needs, MFPC has
ten vehicles, six (6) units are used to penetrate the production areas in the barangays to haul newly harvested bananas and brought to the packing facility while the other four (4) units are large hauling vehicles that are used to transport Bananas already in crates to the different shipping points depending on the availability of sea vessel. The Board of Directors meet every last Friday of the month while all the members meet once a year in the annual general assembly. MFPC also employs a total of five (5) personnel composed of office staff and field workers who are running the day to day operation of the
Cooperative. Aside from the production of Lakatan Bananas, other business venture of MFPC is the wooden crate assembly whereby the coop buys the wooden slats and the members especially the wives will assemble it into crates. This venture has employed at least ten (10) women during peak demand of wooden crates. It has also generated thirty thousand (30,000.00) per month as income for the cooperative. Right now, MFPC has planned to expand production area by another five hundred (500) hectares and widen membership base to One Hundred (100). Is also planning to put
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Mua-an Farmers Producers Cooperative
up forwarding warehouses in the cities where it has its customers to further enhance its ability to service their needs especially high end clients like malls, hotels and chain of restaurants that prefers good looking and premium quality food items. The Coop also conducts regular monthly training to its members and other farmers on technologies and latest update on the cultural care of bananas and other crops. Such trainings are done in coordination with Farm Chemical Companies who provided the speakers and the necessary provisions. This enables the farmers to acquire new knowledge at a minimal cost for the farmers and resulted to the improvement on the quality of their produce. The Coop is also an active member of the Kidapawan City Cooperative Development Council and participated the activities to further empower the coop stakeholders and bring development in the countryside.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS and OFFICERS: CHAIRMAN: ECCLESIASTES Y. ROQUE, JR. VICE CHAIRPERSON: MA. LIEZEL G. BULADO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 1. CHERRYL L. ANTOQUE 2. JANETH D. LEONES 3. NIMROD S. MALNEGRO 4. TERESITA P. GANZO 5. ROSALIE A. PALCA SECRETARY: ANGEL M. CERVANTES, JR. TREASURER: SHIRLEY A. ROA BUSINESS MANAGER: LUIS T. CHUA
EDUCATION & TRAINING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: LIEZEL G. BULADO MEMBERS: 1. EFREN D. DICOY 2. CARLITO A. LEONES
AUDIT & INVENTORY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: LENNIE R. PASCUA MEMBERS: 1. GLYDEL M. ROA 2. ALICIA M. GELLA
ELECTION COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: JOVELITO C. PUGOY MEMBERS: 1. KHAREN KEY G. PUGOY 2. HILDA P. LOPEZ
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STAFF
MANAGER : LUIS T. CHUA OFFICE CLERK : KHAREN KEY F. GANZO DISPATCHER: SHIRLEY A. ROA SALES EXECUTIVE: ROSALIE A. PALCA ACCOUNTING STAFF/CASHIER: CHERRYL L. ANTOQUE FARM TECHNICIAN: TBN
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS: SIXTY SIX (66) ACTIVITIES; WOODEN CRATE MAKING; NUMBER OF WORKERS : 10 AVERAGE MONTHLY PRODUCTION (crates) : 6,000 AVERAGE MONTHLY SALES : MP200
FUTURE PLANS 1. CONVERT COOP FROM SINGLE PURPOSE TO MULTI-PURPOSE 2. INCREASE MEMBERSHIP 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COOPERATIVE COMMUNAL FARM LAKATAN (500 HAS.) 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COOPERATIVE COMMUNAL FARM PASSION FRUIT (300 HAS.) 4. VENTURE INTO LAKATAN BUY AND SELL BUSINESS (200 TONS/MO.) 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF PASSION FRUIT PROCESSING (300 TONS PER WEEK) 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF BANANA FRESH FRUIT PROCESSING (100 TONS PER WEEK) 7. ESTABLISHMENT BAN. TISSUE CULTURE LABORATORY OPERATION (100T SEEDLINGS/MO.) POSITIONING SOCCSKSARGEN BANANA THROUGH IMPROVED LOGISTICS AND MARKETING FACILITATION
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Banana Benefits The following are the many benefits of banana that you may not know about: Bananas contain three natural sugars-sucrose, fructose, and glucose. These natural sugars combined with the fiber in the banana give an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Researcher has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.
Depression: According to a recent survey amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect for people with hypertension. So much so that the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. Brain Power: 200 students at a Tw Ickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxative.
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Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and rehydrates your system. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. Mosquito Bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of the banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing and irritation. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without causing distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. Temperature Control: Many other cultures see bananas as a “cooling� fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
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Banana Benefits Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan. Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. Strokes: According to research in “The New England Journal of Medicine�, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%. Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a war, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape. So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.
REGION XII is the top producer of lakatan bananas in the Philippines. North Cotabato province recorded 125,932 Metric Tons in 2010 which is 13.66% of the total production of the country
Producers Cooperative Mua-an Farmers n, Kidapawan, City Brgy. Mua-a
average per year of MFPC has delivering an d nas to Manila, Cebu an 4,800MT of quality bana Ilo-ilo
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SARANGANI BANANA COUNCIL OFFICERS President Eleanor Saguiguit Vice President Norberto Butiong Secretary Ruben Boclaras
Existing Banana Farms Sarangani Province CY 2015 Municipality Alabel
(ha) 150
Maitum
• Lapanday
150
Malungon
• United Sugar Planters Development • DOLE Philippines • NEH (RBPH)
65
Total
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Existing Banana Planted
• Sarangani Agriventures (Dizon Farm) • NEH (RBPH)
Treasurer Abner Labaniego Auditor Jose Lorde Villamor PIO Orlando A. Alvarez
Name of Banana Farms/ Company
80
800 70
1,315
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HIGH VALUE CROPS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM One of the banner programs of the Department of Agriculture mandated to contribute for attainment of the food self sufficiency, economic growth and enhancement of consumers’ health and welfare.
HIGH VALUE CROPS DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995 (RA 7900) “An act to promote the production, processing, marketing and distribution of high value crops.”
VISION
Productive farming community
MISSION
• Empower high value crops producers • Help attain food sufficiency and economic growth
GOALS
• Increase production, income and livelihood opportunities among small producers • Access to affordable, safe and healthy food
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Objectives • Delivery of appropriate development support services • Facilitate and harmonize development interventions in the strategic production area(s)/zone(s) • Facilitate and promote access to local and international market • Proactive management actions on demand and supply situation
PRIORITY PROGRAMS PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT Commodities : Vegetables, Fruits, Rootcrops • Major Interventions : • Seeds/Planting materials • Pest and disease management (e.g. Bacterial wilt, Bunchy top, cyst nematode ) • Small-scale irrigation • Production facilities (Nursery, Greenhouse, rainshelter, organic fert plant, biocon laboratory) • Extension Support (Trainings, Techno Demo, FFS)
COST COMPETITIVENESS TOWARDS Import substitution Commodities : Mungbean, Peanut, Garlic, Yellow Onion, Achuete, Black Pepper, White Potato Major Interventions : • Seeds / Planting materials • Production and Postharvest equipment & facility • Extension Support • Research and Development
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AREA EXPANSION Commodities : Coffee, Cacao, Rubber Major Interventions : • Planting materials • Production facilities (e.g. Nursery, Clonal Garden, Budwood Garden) • Post harvest and processing equipments and facilities • Extension Support
Support to production of local/ traditional commodities with seasonal/local demand Commodities : Local Fruits Major Interventions : • Planting materials • Pests and diseases management (e.g. lanzones and mangosteen scale insects) • Market-related activities • Small-scale irrigation • Extension Support • Production facilities (e.g. nurseries, foundation scion grove, etc.) • Extension Support
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VALUE ADDING/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Commodities : Fruits, Vegetables, Commercial Crops, Rootcrops Major Interventions : • Processing Equipment and Machineries • Community-Based Processing/Postharvest Facilities • Research and Development
SUPPORT TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION/ ADAPTATION Commodities : Vegetables, Coffee, Rubber, Fruits Major Interventions : • Seeds/planting materials production for buffer stocking • Production facilities (e.g. Nursery, Seed Storage) • Small-scale irrigation • Seed Processing Facility
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PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE COMMODITY BANANA
CY - 2014 Area
CY - 2015 Production
Yield per Hectare
% Change
32,800.00 1,159,091.02
35.34
2.23
Production
32,075 1,185,492.28
Area
MANGO
17,422.50
55,051.83
17,260.50
58,595.14
3.39
6.44
COFFEE
25,487
28,891.37
26,731.00
26,957.82
1.01
6.69
RUBBER (Coagulated Cuplump)
40,916
172,953.92
60,966.00
126,264.18
2.07
27
177
79.1
525
103.77
0.2
6.93
CACAO(dried beans w/ pulp) Source: PSA/ BAS
SOCCSKSARGEN RANKING TO MINDANAO & PHILIPPINES REGION 12 COFFEE PINEAPPLE RUBBER MANGO BANANA
PRODUCTION (MT) 28,000.20 800,055 173,976.51 59,712.44 1,203,369.12
RANK MINDANAO 1 2 2 2 3
PHILIPPINES 1 2 2 5 3
HOW TO AVAIL HVCDP PROJECTS PARTNER IMPLEMENTERS/ PROPONENTS: • NGO/POs, ACADEME, LGUs REQUIREMENTS • Letter of Intent • Approved Project Proposal • Project Site Validation/ Geotag • Board Resolution • SEC/DOLE/CDA Certificate of Registration • DA/DSWD Accreditation • Endorsement from Municipal Agriculturist • Endorsement from Provincial Agriculturist • Memorandum of Agreement
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HVCDP Region 12 Contact Information
BOYAKS SUCCESS STORY By: Amaylou Chua Reyes
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nown to friends as Boyaks, Mr. Luis T. Chua was born on January 22,1950 in Kidapawan City. He is married to Armenia Luague and was blessed with three daughters namely Vismalou, Marjorie and Amaylou.
He attended the First Banana Congress in 2003, a congress spearheaded bythe Provincial Agricultural and Fisheries Council of Cotabato where he met the Chairman of the Sto. Tomas Banana Growers Association of Davao del Norte. It was this fellow In his younger days, Boyaks who inspired him to venture into sold and delivered bread and banana production and to help fish to the different barangays of farmers if becomes successful. He Kidapawan City, then ventured into told Boyaks to plant cardava variety rice retailing business. Later, have meantime that he do not have acquired a stall in the meat section enough capital to plant lakatan of Kidapawan Public Market and variety which is more costly. In two years time, Boyaks earned enough started a meat retailing business.
money from growing cardava. So he started planting the lakatan variety. He extended the Plant Now Pay Later Program (PNPL) Program to farmers where he provided planting materials, fertilizers and chemicals. Boyaks had gone so far. He was able to help three hundred (300) banana farmers with his PNPL Program . Currently he is engaged in banana trading. He delivers an average of 4,800 mt. per year of fresh lakatan banana in Manila, Cebu and
Boyaks with his family
Ilo-ilo. Boyaks since 2010, is the president of Kidapawan Banana Growers Association. Together with other farmers, the banana industry in Kidapawan City flourish .Kidapawan City was well known to have the best and delicious fresh banana in the country. He also became the president of Rotary Club of Kidapawan City District 3870 with notable accomplishments like the establishment of Gulayan
sa Barangay. He is the founding chairman and currently the General Manager of Mua-an Farmers Producers Cooperative and at the same time the Chairman of North Cotabato Banana Growers Association. Aside from helping the banana farmers, he also provided planting materials of passion fruits and farm inputs to interested farmers on a PNPL scheme. He established
demonstration farm for Passion Fruit Production and invited farmers to observe if it is viable for them to grow. At present, he had extended assistance to farmers of Don Panaka, Salab and Mamaling in the municipality of Magpet . Passion fruit thrives well in cold temperature. Farmers being assisted were assured of market. Boyaks in his mid 60’s, so fullfilled yet never stops helping co- farmers in the community.
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TIPS FROM THE KITCHEN
The 6 Most Delicious Ways to Use Up Overripe Bananas Source: www.thekitchn.com
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ananas are one of those fruits always lingering around my kitchen. They’re a reliable snack and make a nice addition to a bowl of cereal, yogurt, and peanut butter toast. But not soon after they start getting covered in brown spots, my affection for eating them out of hand wanes. Sound familiar to you? You might not enjoy them as is, but whatever you do, don’t toss those overripe bananas. There are quite a few creative and delicious ways to use them up.
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1. Quick bread and muffins In my book, banana bread and muffins are king when it comes to overripe bananas. Stash blackened bananas in the fridge until you’re ready to get baking. The darker and uglier the bananas, the more flavor they’ll bring to your bread.
2. Smoothies and milkshakes When bananas are just too ripe and mushy for your taste, add them to smoothies and milkshakes. They’re full of flavor and bring a creamy component to your favorite blended drinks.
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The 6 Most Delicious Ways to Use Up Overripe Bananas
3. Pancakes Slice some banana onto your buttermilk pancakes as they cook, or mash up your banana and stir it into the batter. They keep the pancakes moist and add sweetness, so you might not even need as much maple syrup! You can also keep breakfast super simple with two-ingredient banana pancakes.
4. Cookies Putting fruit in your cookies makes them healthy, right? Okay, maybe not — but it does make them soft, tender, and undeniably delicious.
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5. Oatmeal Take that overripe banana, mash it up with a fork, and stir it into your warm bowl of oats. Go ahead and add a dash of cinnamon and some chopped walnuts to make it even better
6. Ice cream Freeze banana slices until you have a decent amount, then blend them to create the best vegan ice cream ever! Those frozen slices can also be stirred into a regular ice cream base, too.
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EXHIBITORS 1618 ENTERPRISES CORPORATION –JET MAGNAYE Contact Person
: Jet Magnayte
Contact Number
: (082) 300-3120
Email Address
: _______________________________
C.B. ANDREW ASIA, INC. Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: (082) 291-6740; 291-6914
Email Address
: _______________________________
AKTIV MULTI TRADING, COMPANY PHILIPPINES, INC. Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: _______________________________
Email Address
: _______________________________
SINOCHEM CROP PROTECTION PHILIPPINES, INC. Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: (02) 807-8125
Email Address
: _______________________________
JOCAMINA CORPORATION Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: (082) 234-8633
Email Address
: _______________________________
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INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY & AGROCHEMICAL (IVA), INC. Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: _______________________________
Email Address
: _______________________________
BASF PHILIPPINES, INCORPORATED Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: (082) 234-7629
Email Address
: _______________________________
MACONDRY PLASTIC PRODUCTS, INC. Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: (02) 234-2380
Email Address
: _______________________________
SAVE ORGANIC FERTILIZER BY BERMSON ENTERPRISE Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: 0935-272-0047; 0949-462-9659
Email Address
: _______________________________
PROVINCIAL TOURISM OFFICE, PALAWAN JIA NAN ORGANIC FERTILIZER Contact Person : _______________________________ Contact Number : _______________________________ Email Address : _______________________________
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SPONSOR/ EXHIBITORS PAG-IBIG FUND Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: _______________________________
Email Address
: _______________________________
YARA FERTILIZER PHILIPPINES, INC. Contact Person
: Mr. Charlie Dumile
Contact Number
: 0917-595-3407
Email Address
: _______________________________
JIA NAN ORGANIC FERTILIZER Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: (088) – 852-2078
Email Address
: _______________________________
LAND BANK OF THE PHILS. Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: _______________________________
Email Address
: _______________________________
________________________________________________________________ Contact Person
: _______________________________
Contact Number
: _______________________________
Email Address
: _______________________________
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WORKING COMMITTEES
STEERING COMMITTEE
Over-all Chairman : Carlene C. Collado – OIC Regional Executive Director Vice Chairman : Zaldy M. Boloron – RTD for Operations Members : Ecclesiastes Roque, Jr. – Chairman, SOBIC Danilo M. Centillas –Chief, AMAD Engr. Jocelyn F. Torres - Focal Person, – HVCDP 12 Dionisio Bautista –Chairman, RAFC 12 Abdul Dayaan – Regional Director, ATI 12 Engr. Ginalyn Fe Cachuela – Project Manager, ADPO
Technical Working Group (TWG): Program
Chairman: Co-Chairman: Members:
Danilo Centillas Ecclesiastes Roque, Jr. Jocelyn Torres Reynaldo Lumaque Abdulkadil Ango Fema Agustin Camille Penduma Harmie Jay Hechanova Michael Nikko Mosqueda Jenny Pinoon Leah Catherine Magaway Angel Cervantes Jr. Eleanor Saguigit OPAg/City Agri -HVCDP Focal Persons and Agribusiness Coordinators
Finance/Ways and Means Chairman: Co-chairman:
Rakma Buisan Anna Mae Sideño Member: Neila Limba
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Transport and Accommodation Chairman: Co-Chairman: Members:
Danilo Centillas Ecclesiastes Roque, Jr. Camille Penduma Jenny Pinoon Lyndon Enriquez Ronald Masukat Tommy Piamonte Joseph Rizardo OPAg/City Agri -HVCDP Focal Persons and Agribusiness Coordinators
Souvenir Program
Chairman: Engr. Ginalyn Fe C. Cachuela Members: Lyman Dalipe Orville M. Gamayon
Resolutions Chairman: Co-Chairman: Members:
Ecclesiastes Roque, Jr. Dionisio Bautista Angel Cervantes, Jr., Eleanor Saguigit Ronald Villoso Leah Tangalin
Invitation and Sponsorship Chairman: Co-Chairman: Members:
Danilo Centillas Ecclesiastes Roque, Jr. Abdulkadil Ango, Fema Agustin, Jocelyn Torres, Ecclesiastes Roque, Jr., Angel Cervantes Jr., Eleanor Saguigit, OPAg/City Agri -HVCDP Focal Persons and Agribusiness Coordinators
Technology Forum/Plenary Sessions Chairman: Co-Chairman: Members:
Danilo Centillas Jocelyn Torres Reynaldo Lumaque, Abdulkadil Ango, Fema Agustin, Camille Penduma, Harmie Jay Hechanova, Josalyn Jomuad, SOBIC
Publicity and Promotions Chairman: Members:
Fellowship Night Chairman: Co-Chairman: Members:
Secretariat Chairman: Members:
Fair and Exhibits Chairman: Co-Chairman: Members:
Danilo Centillas Ecclesiastes Roque, Jr. Josalyn Jomuad, Leah Catherine Magaway, Ronald Masukat, Lyndon Enriquez; Angel Cervantes, Jr., OPAg/City Agri -HVCDP Focal Persons and Agribusiness Coordinators, SOBIC
Nelly Ylanan Charito MuĂąez, Neilma Ambolodto, Carl Ulysses Aguillon, Lito Salvo, Gallardo Zafico, Raffie Bautista, Edgar Allan Pasaol, Christian Matullano, Melia Juanday, Frederick Dimaisip; Teofilo Jumawan, Jr., Roy Laureano
Proceedings Chairman: Member:
Ecclesiastes Roque, Jr. Merlinda Donasco Eleanor Saguigit, Dionisio Bautista, Joel Mascardo Ma. Cecilia Frando Annabelle Maralit, Rodilyn Lecita, Janice May Quinit, Leah Tangalin, Ronald Villoso, Camille Penduma, Ronald Masukat, Lyndon Enriquez, Jenny Pinoon; OPAg/City Agri -HVCDP Focal Persons and Agribusiness Coordinators, SOBIC Abdul Dayaan Teofilo Jumawan, Jr.
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n his desire to further convey the essence of the commitment of President Rodrigo Duterte which is available and affordable food for Filipinos, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol talked with local government unit officials, farmer-leaders and other agriculture stakeholders from different parts of Region 12. In a consultation dialogue dubbed as Tapatan: Gobyerno ug Katawhan, Secretary Piñol presented his platforms in attaining enough food for the country for his term as the Agriculture chief and the framework of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program. Present in the activity were Governor Steve ChiongbianSolon (Sarangani), Governor Datu Pax Mangudadatu, Al-hadj
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(Sultan Kudarat), and Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza (North Cotabato). Others who graced the dialogue were Congressman Jesus Sacdalan (1st District of North Cotabato), Cong. Jose Tejada (3rd District of North Cotabato), and Cong. Horacio Suansing (1st District of Sultan Kudarat). Six mayors of the seven municipalities of Sarangani also took their share in the activity. Meanwhile, South Cotabato Governor Daisy Avance-Fuentes was not able to join Secretary Piñol in General Santos City because of the culmination activities for the 50th foundation anniversary of the said province, nevertheless, earlier that day, the two officials met in Koronadal City wherein the Secretary also spoke to thousands of attendees. “We need you to partner with us, so we can attain this goal
together. Just tell us what you need and we will give it to you,’ the official assured the leaders who were around. During his presentation, Secretary Piñol said that DA’s agricultural agenda for the next years under his watch will be based from President Rodrigo Duterte’s mandates. He said, “We take off from the commitment of the President of available and affordable food for the Filipino as what President Rodrigo Duterte told everybody that it is his moral obligation to feed his people.” “I am a farmer so I understand the problem of the farmers… I was a governor so I know how it is on the ground, and now I am the Secretary of Agriculture that is why I am dealing with these (problems) in three perspectives,” the official assured everyone in the room.
Secretary Piñol, however, was also amenable that there are a lot of challenges to face and that the government should always prepare in order to achieve these goals, like El Niño, La Niña, and climate change in general. “We have to prepare. We will identify vulnerable areas and projected production losses; maximize or optimize production in non-threatened or less vulnerable areas; reduce possible losses in vulnerable areas through the identification of alternative cropping strategies and livelihood and post calamity rehabilitation of affected areas,” the Secretary added. Secretary Piñol also pointed out that it is very important to achieve sufficiency in rice in the next few years to stop rice importation and to combat
the effects of climate change. He stressed out, “I talked with the President and I said to him that by the end of his term, Philippines should not only be rice sufficient but must also have a buffer stock in the form of grains good for six months.” The DA, under his term, will drive hard to also attain sufficiency in corn, livestock, poultry and fisheries, aside from rice, as these are also Filipino’s staple foods. The topmost official is also aiming to send back to DA’s supervision agencies which were detached to it in order to guarantee a coherent implementation of projects for the benefit of the agri-fishery sector. “I already requested Malacañang to return three agencies to DA, the National Irrigation Administration, Philippine Coconut Authority,
and Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority,” Secretary Piñol mentioned. During the forum, he also showed his Sustainable Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program, which targets to provide interventions on the top ten priority provinces of the country. From among the ten identified provinces, two (Sarangani and North Cotabato) belong to Region 12. Under SAAD, DA shall look at the weaknesses of an area, its potentials for food production and possible livelihood programs. (CULAguillon/ DA RFO 12)
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PH must achieve
rice sufficiency Sec Piñol Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol yesterday said that the Philippines should be rice self-sufficient in the next two years to be ready against the adverse effects of climate change which he said makes everything unpredictable for Philippine agriculture. “We need to attain rice sufficiency in the next two years and achieve buffer stocks for rice six months before the Duterte administration ends,” Piñol remarked before thousands of spectators at the culminating activity of South Cotabato’s golden anniversary celebration and 17th T’nalak Festival held at the province’s sports complex on July 18. Piñol, along with Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno as well as National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, served as one of the festivity’s distinguished guest speakers. “We do not know when the next El Niño would hit us. How long it would hit us? How wide the area would be?,” Secretary Piñol asked the public adding that nobody is sure if climate change will only hit the Philippines or will it also
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hit the whole Southeast Asia and other nearby regions. If the country’s neighboring nations such as Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia will be wracked by climate change, the Aggie chief questioned if where the Filipinos will get rice supplies. To prepare for this probable scenario, the official said that the country must have enough buffer stocks of food and that the DA under his watch will provide necessary assistance to the farmers in producing food for the Filipino people. “We will support the farmers by providing free seeds and free fertilizers for the next cropping terms,” he said underscoring that these farmer-recipients must deposit in a bank the equivalent amount of the production inputs given to them by the DA so that when the next cropping begins, they have the available money to buy seeds and fertilizers. The Aggie chief also urged local governments to determine the total rice production in their area so that the agency would know how many bags of production inputs will be given to them in 2017.
He also told local officials to identify potential areas for rice expansion. “If we need to put up a communal irrigation project there, we will do that. If you need water pumps as well as pre and postharvest machines, we will give you that,” he said. Secretary Piñol said that DA under his management will veer away from building huge irrigation projects worth billions of pesos which he said have been causing detrimental effects to the environment. Meantime, he said that the provision of free production inputs to the farmers and fisherfolks is just part of the priority agenda of the DA as directed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. “When President Duterte appointed me as his Agriculture Secretary, he has only two mandates. First, to stop corruption in the agency and ensure that there is affordable and available food for every Filipino,” If there’s no corruption in the DA, Piñol exclaimed there will be enough funds for everybody since the agency is one of the departments given with huge budget allocation annually. (LMSalvo/DA RFO 12)
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Sa punong matipuno At bungang kaakit-akit Ganansya’y lumalapit Mr. Charlie Dumile 0917-595-3407
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SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board ( 2 0 1 6 )
SEC. Emmanuel F. Piñol
Secretary, Department of Agriculture Chairman
GOV. STEVE CHIONGBIAN SOLON Sarangani Province Vice-Chairman
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GOV. EMMYLOU TALIÑO-MENDOZA North Cotabato Province GOV. DATU PAX S. MANGUDADATU Sultan Kudarat GOV. DAISY AVANCE-FUENTES South Cotabato GOV. STEVE CHIONGBIAN SOLON Sarangani Province MAYOR RONNEL C. RIVERA General Santos City DIR. ARTURO G. VALERO NEDA XII OIC DIR. CARLENE COLLADO DA-RFO XII DIR. REYNALDO TAMAYO, SR. DPWH XII DIR. IBRAHIM K. GUIAMADEL DTI XII DIR. DATU TUNGKO SAIKOL DENR XII DIR. NASSER M. MUSALI DAR XII DIR. REYNALDO BUNGUBUNG DILG XII CAPT. ANTONIO BUENDIA, JR. Director General, CAAP MR. LUIS CUISON Port Manager, PPA-PMO SOCSARGEN ATTY. RAUL JOSEFINO MIGUEL President, GSC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. MR. MARTINIANO MAGDOLOT Executive Director , Mahintana Foundation MGEN. EDMUNDO R. PANGILINAN Division Commander, 6th ID, PA MAJ. GEN. RAFAEL VALENCIA Division Commander, 10th ID, PA ENGR. GINALYN FE C. CACHUELA Project Manager Project Management Unit