Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office

"LOOK: Provincial Agriculture’s Office chief Dr. Ildefonso Toledo and Social Welfare Officer IV Ann Rapunzel Ganzon of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office were named as Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award regional winners by the Civil Service Commission VI."

Makigbahin na sa Farmers and Fisherfolk's Week Photo Contest!

I-click ang link para mag intra or ipadala ang inyo pictures sa [email protected] (with name and contact number). Deadline: September 20, 2024



https://tinyurl.com/FFWPhotoContestRegistration

🌾📸 Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Photo Contest! 🌊📸

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘦: "𝘕𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘰 𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘛𝘦𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘩𝘪𝘺𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘢, 𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨-𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘺𝘢"

Calling all farmers, fisherfolk, and their families! Show us how modern tools and technology are helping you in your work. Capture the best moments of your farming and fishing experiences. Submit your best photo and win exciting prizes!

Submit your entries from September 11 to September 20, 2024

Join now and be part of the 2024 Farmers and Fisherfolk’s Week Celebration of the Province of Iloilo (October 1-4, 2024)!

𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝑡𝑜 𝑗𝑜𝑖𝑛:
https://tinyurl.com/FFWPhotoContestRegistration

MECHANICS
1. The contest is open to all farmers, fisherfolk, and their immediate family members (mother, father, children, siblings) aged 18 and above residing in Iloilo Province.

2. Employees of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office, Municipal Agriculture Office, Department of Agriculture 6 and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 6 are not eligible to join.

3. Participants can register and join starting September 11, 2024 through this link https://tinyurl.com/FFWPhotoContestRegistration

4. Only one (1) entry is allowed per participant.

5. Participants may feature people, places, or activities related to the theme: “Nagakaigo nga Teknolohiya sa Panguma kag Pangisda, Kadalag-an sang Agrikultura sa aton Probinsya.”

6. All entries must be ORIGINAL material personally taken by the photographer and should not include watermarks, signatures, frames, date, time, or other markings on the photo.

7. Digital manipulation is not allowed. Enhancements must be limited to basic post-processing such as contrast adjustment, minimal color balancing, sharpening, cropping, dodging, and burning.

8. Entries containing offensive, harmful, or provocative content will be automatically disqualified.

9. Photographs that have been submitted to or won in any other contests or have been published in print or online will also be disqualified.

10. Entries must be unpublished and exclusive to this contest for its duration.

11. All entries become the property of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office.

SUBMISSION AND PUBLICATION
1. All photos must be in high-resolution digital format and submitted via email to [email protected] or via the registration link https://tinyurl.com/FFWPhotoContestRegistration

2. The deadline for submission of entry is on September 20, 2024.

3. Each submission must include the photo title with the participant's name and address.

4. Screening shall be done at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Entries shall be evaluated by a panel of judges.

5. The panel of judges will initially determine the Top 10 entries/photographs based on these initial criteria:

Relevance to the theme: 30%
Creativity: 30%
Technical Quality: 20%
Overall Impact: 20%

6. The Top 10 entries will be uploaded on September 24, 2024, to the official page of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office to gain reactions

7. All participants are required to like, follow, and share the official page of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office.

8. As part of the final criteria for judging the Top 10 entries in the photo contest, the number of Facebook likes and heart reactions on the uploaded photo entry on the Provincial Agriculture Page will be counted. The entries will be ranked based on these reactions, which will contribute to 5% of the total score. The cut-off period for casting votes is September 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

9. Judging of printed entries will be on October 1, 2024, at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol lobby as part of the "Photo Exhibit".

10. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

🔔 Fisheries Update:

𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

September 6, 2024
Iloilo City

Various key players in the Milkfish Industry of the Iloilo Province gathered and had a valuable exchange of insights on the current and recurring challenges in the sector. The meeting saw active participation from stakeholders across municipalities, including Ajuy, Anilao, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Leganes, Carles, and Concepcion, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation, private entities namely RETCEM Bangus Hatchery and Alsons Aquaculture Corporation, and research institutions, including UP Visayas – Institute of Aquaculture and Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center – Aquaculture Department.

Dr. Ildefonso Toledo, Provincial Agriculturist, and Director Remia Aparri, BFAR Regional Director, underscored the significance of the meeting, emphasizing the need to establish baseline data and collect insights of stakeholders in order to plan ahead for programs and projects. They highlighted the importance of consolidating stakeholders to ensure a stronger, unified voice that can effectively represent the industry’s interest and paving the way for a more integrated and effective approach to milkfish aquaculture.

Dr. Raul Banias, Provincial Administrator also expressed the utmost support of the Iloilo Provincial Government under the leadership of Governor Arthur "Toto" Defensor Jr., for the milkfish industry in the Province of Iloilo.

This diverse attendance during the Milkfish Stakeholders’ Meeting last September 6, 2024, held at Casa Real, Iloilo City highlighted a unified interest in addressing crucial aspects of the industry’s subsectors, Hatchery, Grow out, Marketing and even Postharvest, and advancing collaborative efforts for the industry’s growth. # #
(Article and Photos by Fisheries Division - Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office )

📣Fisheries Updates:

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨'𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥/𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬 (𝐌𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐂)

Twenty coastal municipalities in Iloilo, including Iloilo City, have demonstrated significant improvement in their Municipal/City Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (M/CFARMCs), as revealed during the recent Regional Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 6. The assessment took place on August 29-30, 2024, at Goldberrylite Hotel, Iloilo City.

The evaluation, attended by Provincial Fisherfolk Representatives and Coordinators from Iloilo, Guimaras, Antique, Aklan, Capiz, and Negros, aimed to assess the progress of M/CFARMCs across the region. This assessment was guided by Fisheries Office Order No. 342 series of 2007, which classifies M/CFARMCs based on their Levels of Development (LOD) in accordance with Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 196. The evaluation utilized five key indicators set by BFAR to categorize the councils.

The municipalities evaluated are the following: Iloilo City, Leganes, Zarraga, Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo, Anilao, Barotac Viejo, Balasan, Tigbauan, San Joaquin, Guimbal, San Dionisio, Banate, Ajuy, Batad, Estancia, Miagao, Concepcion, Carles, and Oton.

This regional evaluation serves as a crucial benchmark in tracking the development of fisheries management councils and formulating strategies to further enhance their effectiveness across Western Visayas. # # (Article and Photos by the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture - Fisheries Division)

Fisheries Updates: 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒍

For the Month of August 2024: Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office successfully distributed a total of 160,000 tilapia fingerlings to LGU beneficiaries across Duenas, Bingawan, Janiuay, Anilao, Passi City, Leon, New Lucena, Lambunao, Dumangas, Banate, and Concepcion!

𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 (𝐏𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐒)- 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞

"Conducting a collaborative workshop for the swine industry amidst the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak is crucial for building resilience and revitalizing the sector. Held at Days Hotel from August 28-30 and led by the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Extension System (PAFES), this workshop brought together stakeholders to share knowledge, strategies, and innovations. By fostering collaboration, the workshop aims to develop comprehensive action plans to combat ASF, enhance biosecurity measures, and promote sustainable practices. These efforts are vital for restoring confidence in the swine industry, ensuring its long-term viability, and supporting the livelihoods of those dependent on it.

This program aligns with the MoReProGRes ILOILO mantra of the Iloilo Provincial Government under Governor "Toto" Arthur R. Defensor Jr.

We would like to express our deep appreciation to former DAR Regional Directors Alexis Arsenal and Sir Larry Nacionales of DA Regional Field Office 6 for their knowledge and leadership. Your wisdom and experience have been invaluable to our collective efforts.

A special note of thanks goes to Hon. Vice Mayor Leo Taypen of Tubungan and Criston Fernandez, who, despite undergoing dialysis, returned to contribute to the workshop. Your resilience and dedication are truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for your presence and contributions.

To Dr. Jaime Cabarles Jr., Dean of the College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences at Central Philippine University, thank you for lending your expertise and guiding us with your academic insights. Your contributions have enriched our discussions and strengthened our approach.

To the different Municipal Agriculture Offices, the Department of Agriculture RFO 6, and the courageous and resilient hog farmers of Iloilo, your participation and input have been crucial. Together, we have paved the way for a revitalized swine industry, and we at the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office are proud to stand alongside you in this endeavor.

A special thank you to Doc Darryl Tabuada of the Iloilo Provincial Veterinary Office for your leadership and dedication to improving animal health and welfare in our province. Your role in this workshop has been vital, and we appreciate your commitment.

Lastly, to all the participants of this collaborative workshop—thank you for your energy, ideas, and collaboration. Each of you has played a significant role in making this workshop a success, and together, we have laid the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient swine industry in Iloilo". -Message and Photos by the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office Livestock Division

Happening Now!

𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨

Theme:
“Kabuhayang OA, Kinabukasang OK: PGS Pinalakas para sa Bagong Pilipinas”

The Organic Agriculture Stakeholders in Region 6 convene for a three-day congress from August 26-28, 2024. This event is in line with the amended RA 11511, also known as the Organic Agriculture Act.

Organic agriculture is a sustainable and safe way of producing food. The provision of proper and upgraded organic agriculture technology demonstrates that farmers can transition to organic production, reducing their dependency on hazardous chemicals in farming. Organic agriculture offers a long-term solution to the ongoing degradation of our soil and environment.

This congress remains steadfast in promoting organic agriculture in the region. The Province of Iloilo supports these programs through its Development Thrust and the mantra MoRProGRes Iloilo.

The collaboration of all sectors enhances the opportunities to create more programs for the region. This event represents the remarkable commitment of stakeholders toward organic agriculture in the country. # #

📣 Livestock Update!

𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫

"The Federation of Cattle Raisers Associations of the Philippines (FCRAP), headed by Dr. Bel Magallanes, Vice President for the Visayas, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. today to discuss an upcoming summit for cattle raisers to be held in Iloilo.
Dr. Ildefonso Toledo, Department Head of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office, expressed optimism about the event’s potential impact.
"Hopefully, this would be a jumpstart for a more intensive and level-up approach to cattle raising in the province, including technology updates and strategies to improve production," said Dr. Toledo.
Governor Defensor welcomed the initiative, noting its alignment with the province's goals of enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting local farmers."

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎

The Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office conducted a series of three training workshops focused on the development of the City/Municipality Agri-Fishery Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. These workshops were held at Ina Farms Learning Site and Agri-Farm Inc., Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, and were attended by 40 Municipal Agriculture Officers, one City Agriculture Officer, and their staff.
Workshop Dates:

• 1st Batch: June 24-26, 2024
• 2nd Batch: July 31 - August 2, 2024
• 3rd Batch: August 7-9, 2024

This initiative aims to empower the Municipal and City agriculturists and their teams with the skills and knowledge needed to craft a comprehensive five-year strategic plan, ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of the agri-fishery sectors. # #
-Photos and Article by PDOSS, PAGRO

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐕 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐎!
🏆 𝐾𝐴𝑌𝐴 𝑁𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑁 𝐶𝐻𝐴𝑀𝑃𝐼𝑂𝑁!
'Champion of Good Governance and Ethical Leadership'

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐕 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐎!
🏆 𝐾𝐴𝑌𝐴 𝑁𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑁 𝐶𝐻𝐴𝑀𝑃𝐼𝑂𝑁!
'Champion of Good Governance and Ethical Leadership'

Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. is the only governor to have received the award, distinguishing himself as one of the country's exemplary leaders committed to the principles of good governance. By strictly adhering to transparency and accountability, he ensured that graft and corruption had no place in his administration.

See full list of Kaya Natin Champions at Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership

𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐠𝐮𝐯 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐅) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨

July 30, 2024

Iloilo Province’s farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño phenomenon have received cash assistance from the Office of the President.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. awarded a ₱50 million check to Governor Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. during his visit to Antique last June 27, 2024. This fund provides cash assistance to Iloilo's farmers and fisherfolk affected by El Niño.

A total of 5,000 beneficiaries were identified, and as of date, 3,934 recipients from 10 municipalities (Tubungan, Balasan, Igbaras, Banate, Mina, Estancia, Calinog, Bingawan, Di**le, and Barotac Viejo) have received ₱10,000 each. The assistance was distributed by the Iloilo Provincial Government through the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAGRO), with support from local LGUs.

This aid helps farmers and fisherfolk rebuild after the calamity and is part of ongoing government efforts to support the agriculture and fisheries sectors. # #
— Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office Information Team

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Fisheries Update🔔

Seaweed Seedlings Distributed to Northern Iloilo by the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture.

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71𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 4-𝑯 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒃 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

Almost 900 4-H Club members from all over the Province of Iloilo went to Passi this July 5-6, 2024, to celebrate the MUKLAT 71st Farm Youth 4-H Provincial Achievement Day.

The first day started with a Eucharistic Celebration, followed by the Opening Program and Flag Rituals of the club. The event was attended by the supportive City Officials of Passi City, led by Mayor Atty. Stephen A. Palmares. A talk on Digital Farming, including the Bakal Lokal initiative, was given by Mr. Martin Ortiz, CEO and Executive Director of Youth First Initiative Philippines. Dr. Ildefonso T. Toledo, the Iloilo Provincial Agriculturist, shared his support for the 4-H Club of the Province of Iloilo and its projects. He was joined by Dr. Mitchelene Resano, Assistant Provincial Government Department Head.

In the afternoon, members showed their skills and knowledge in contests such as singing (Himig Handog Competition), Agri-Information Pitching, Quiz Bee, Provincial Excellence Achievement Award (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health), Search for Most Outstanding 4-H Club Member, and Seed Identification.

The night ended with the Mr. and Miss 4-H Club Iloilo 2024 pageant, with winners from the Municipality of Alimodian and the Municipality of Leganes.

The second day started with a mass Zumba event called Pamukaw: Mass Zumba PASSIklaban and ended with a community clean-up and tree planting at Passi I Central Elementary School, which served as the delegates' sleeping quarters.

Overall, the MUKLAT 71st Farm Youth 4-H Provincial Achievement Day was a great success. It showcased the talents and dedication of 4-H Club members from across the Province of Iloilo. The event not only celebrated their achievements but also built a sense of community and service, leaving a positive impact on everyone involved. The support of local officials, speakers, and organizers made this memorable event possible and inspired the youth to continue their work in agriculture and community development. # #

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Some of the highlights of the 71st 4-H Provincial Achievement Day, Passi City

Read: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

In a meeting held last June 21, 2024, Undersecretary Asis Perez of the Department of Agriculture (DA) outlined the department's initiatives, plans, and programs with local government and stakeholders in the Province of Iloilo. He also provided an update on the status of the country's agri-fishery resources.

Governor Toto Defensor presented the province’s agriculture and fishery plans, programs, and priorities. He highlighted strategic initiatives aimed at boosting the local agriculture and fishery sectors, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and economic growth. Further, Gov. Defensor emphasized his aim to restore Iloilo to its former status as one of the top rice-producing provinces in the country. # #


(Photo Credits: Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul Banias)

Today

Iloilo Provincial Government through BM Matt Palabrica (3rd District), BM Rolito Cajilig (Chair Committee on Agriculture - SP Iloilo) and Provincial Agricuturist Dr. Ildefonso Toledo turn-over the 4.36Million worth of Sugarcane Mechanization Set to Municipality of Bingawan, lead by Mayor Mark Palabrica and its Sanggunian Bayan Members.

The mechnization support is part of the Sugarcane Nursery Program implemented by the Provincial Agriculture Office under the Province-led Agriculture and Fisheries Extension System (PAFES).

The PAFES-Sugarcane aim to improve sugracane production through implementation of the identified programs and project in the collaborative 5 year plan for the Province of Iloilo.

This is ceremony is a symbol of the continous committment of the Province of Iloilo in Increasing the Agriculture and Fisheries production toward food sufficiency.

(Geron Magbanua - Information Officer PAgrO)

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑰𝒍𝒐𝒊𝒍𝒐 4-𝑯 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒃!

The Iloilo Provincial 4-H Club delegates bagged awards during the 4-H National Camp at Siargao, Surigao del Norte this June 20, 2024.

Mr. JOHN DENVER SABANDO (San Miguel, Iloilo) - Most Outstanding 4-H Club Member National Level

Mr. LOURDEN OREMO (Badiangan, Iloilo)- 2nd Place for Quiz Bee

Ms. JC ANN CONATO (Badiangan, Iloilo)- 3rd Place National Excellence Achiever's Award

Mr. RANDY CARMEN (Badiangan, Iloilo) - National Finalist Most Outstanding Coordinator

(Photos from Agusipan 4-H Club page)

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𝐹𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑈𝑝𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 🐟

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨

In accordance with the provisions of RA 8550 (Philippine Fisheries Code), as amended by RA 10654, and as mandated under Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO)-196, the Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (MFARMC) has been established in all coastal municipalities in the Province of Iloilo.

The MFARMC underscores the crucial role and significant contributions of the fisherfolk, encouraging their active involvement alongside local government units (LGUs) in planning, policy-making, and other fishery management activities. This collaboration aims to achieve sustainable development of fisheries and aquatic resources.

These activities are carried out in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region VI. # #

𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍! 🇵🇭

Subong nga adlaw, naga-upod ang bilog nga Probinsya sang Iloilo sa pagsaulog sang kaisog, kabakod, kag maragtason nga kahilwayan sang aton pungsod.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Read: 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑰𝒍𝒐𝒊𝒍𝒐 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚

From May 27-31, 2024, the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office organized a Climate Field School Training of Trainers at the Eon Centennial Hotel in Iloilo City. Participants from various municipalities including Passi City, Pototan, Leon, Estancia, Leganes, Anilao, Miagao, San Enrique, San Rafael, Oton, Tigbauan, and Iloilo Provincial Agriculture personnel attended the event. A total of fifteen (15) participants successfully graduated from this comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing climate resilience in the region. # #

Fisheries Update:

𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨

On May 23, 2024, the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture-Fisheries Division, led by Provincial Agriculturist Dr. Ildefonso T. Toledo and Fisheries Division Chief Felina Grace Basco, launched a significant initiative to support the local shellfish growers. As part of the Shellfish Culture Technology Demonstration Project, essential materials were distributed to the Nino Oyster Culturist Association, the Project Cooperators at Brgy. Nino, Concepcion, Iloilo. An initial budget of Php250,000.00 was allocated for this project, covering the cost of 10 units of oyster rafts for the Techno-Demo.

Ten (10) local oyster growers, serving as project cooperators, received the materials needed to implement the Oyster Raft Culture Method. This innovative approach aims to replace the traditional stake method, offering a more sustainable and efficient way to cultivate oysters.

This is a project of the Iloilo Provincial Government led by Governor Arthur “Toto” Defensor and supported by Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul Banias. This initiative is aligned to the MoRProGRes Program, focusing on food security and better livelihood for our fisherfolk.

Through this project, the Iloilo Provincial Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable agriculture and fisheries, ensuring better futures for local communities.

This is in partnership with the Municipal Local Government of Concepcion (Municipal Agriculture Office) Concepcion, Iloilo. # #

Fisheries Division - Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office

Happening Now!

Climate Field Schools (CFS) Training of Trainors at Eon Centennial Resort Hotel and Waterpark

Fisheries Update 🔔:

𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐨

Lambunao, Iloilo — May 22, 2024

A hands-on demonstration activity on fishery product value addition took place at the Lambunao Demonstration Farm in Brgy. Pandan, Lambunao, Iloilo. This was organized by the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office Fisheries Division in partnership with Lambunao Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO). The activity was attended by tilapia farmers, RIC members, and demonstration farm personnel.
Participants learned to prepare various fishery products, including Tilanggit (Tilapiang danggit), fish relleno using milkfish, fish lumpia, fish balls, and fish tocino made from 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘱. (cream dory) from the ART Center, Nanga, Pototan, Iloilo.

The activity aimed to educate fisherfolks, fish handlers, housewives, youth, and the general public on proper fish handling and value-added fish products preparation, which can serve as alternative livelihood. This initiative supports sustainable local economic growth through enhanced fish processing and value-adding skills. # #

Fisheries Update 🔔:

𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝

𝘔𝘢𝘺 21, 2024
𝘐𝘭𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘰 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺

The Fisheries Division of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office, led by Dr. Ildefonso T. Toledo, organized the Catfish Stakeholders Dialogue last May 21, 2024, marking an important advancement for the catfish industry in the province. This event brought together fisherfolk from various municipalities, including Zarraga, Barotac Nuevo, Dumangas, Estancia, Oton, Sta. Barbara, Passi City, and Cabatuan.

Key contributions were made by SEAFDEC Scientist Dr. Josefa Tan-Fermin and Ms. Gemma Arnaldo, who offered critical insights on hatchery operations and management. Additionally, Ms. Lissette Permocillo from BFAR Region 6 and Ms. Sheila Aguhob from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) delivered essential presentations concerning catfish updates and projects and the importance of insurance to catfish culture, respectively.

The primary objective of the dialogue was to address pressing issues and challenges within the catfish industry, particularly in light of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. With declining fish catch, there is a significant need to strengthen the aquaculture sector in Iloilo Province to ensure food security. This aligns with the strategic goals of the MoRProGRes Program under the leadership of Governor Arthur "Toto" Defensor Jr. # #

BFAR Region 6 SEAFDEC - Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center

𝐹𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑈𝑝𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒:

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱: 𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 (𝗣𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗦) 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

Iloilo City, May 13, 2024 - The Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office, led by Dr. Ildefonso T. Toledo, hosted a key activity at Casa Real, Iloilo City to finalize the Collaborative Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Program (CPAFEP) for the seaweed industry in Iloilo under the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗣𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗦).

The activity brought together different National Government Agencies (NGAs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Municipal Local Government Units (LGUs). Key participants included the Department of Agriculture (DA) 6, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 6, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 6, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 6, representatives from Northern Iloilo municipalities such as Ajuy, Batad, Barotac Viejo, Carles, and Concepcion, the Northern Iloilo Seaweed Industry Association (NISIA) and the Iloilo LEDIP (Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion) Center.

Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) and universities such as the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), and Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) shared their research and programs related to seaweed.

The event concluded with clear plans and commitments from all involved, generating optimism for the future of the seaweed industry in Iloilo. This collaboration is expected to drive significant growth and increase in production of seaweed, thus, promoting food security in the Province of Iloilo, aligning with the MoRProGRes Program led by Governor Arthur "Toto" Defensor Jr.

With these collective efforts, the seaweed industry in Iloilo is poised for a promising future, contributing to the local economy and enhancing the livelihoods of seaweed growers across the province. # #